What: One Time McDonnell Douglas MD-87 en route from Durban to Cape Town
Where: Durban
When: Jun 23rd 2010
Why: After takeoff, the landing gear did not retract, according to the cockpit indicators. The pilot did a flyby to confirm, and the plane returned safely to King Shaka International Airport. Passengers took alternative flights. The MD-87 was flown to Johannesburg for maintenance and repairs.
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Pictured: An Air North Boeing 737-2X6C/Adv
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Contact photographer Todd MartinWhat: Air North Boeing 737-200 en route from from Vancouver to Whitehorse
Where: over Canada
When: Jul 12th 2010
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