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Continental Airlines Emergency Landing in San Antonio


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Contact photographer Orlando G. Rivera Rivera – SJU Aviation Photography

What: Continental Airlines Boeing 737-900 en from Houston,TX to Puerto Vallarta
Where: San Antonio
When: Jun 25 2010 6:34 p.m
Who: 172 people on board
Why: After experiencing air pressurization problems while en route, the oxygen masks were deployed. Unable to handle the problem, the pilot diverted to San Antonio where it made a safe landing. A replacement jet was provided Saturday which left at 7:45 a.m. Passengers were provided hotel accommodations in the meantime.

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