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U.S. Airways Emergency Landing in Charlotte


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What: U S Airways Express ( PSA) Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charlotte to Mobile Alabama
Where: Mobile Alabama
When: Monday June 28
Who: 46 passengers
Why: U S Airways Express en route from Charlotte to Mobile landed on a flat tire after taking off on a flat tire. The flight made a safe landing at Charlotte. Passengers disembarked on the runway and were ported back to the airport, where alternative flights were provided.

A hydraulic problem precipitated the tire and wheel failure.

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