What: plane en route from Sheboygan (Nascar race) to California (another Nascar race)
Where: Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Eau Claire WI
When: June 19 2010
Who:
Why: While attempting a landing, the landing gear apparently failed; the pilot did a flyby on the ground to check the gear, after which the plane circled for 45 minutes to burn off fuel. The flight landed safely with fire crews on standby. The passengers planned to take an alternative flight to the Nascar race in CA.
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