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Turbulence over Pittsburgh

What: American Eagle Embraer ERJ-145 en route from Cincinnatti to New York
Where: Pittsburgh
When: Feb 7th 2011
Who: 2 injured
Why: While en route from Cincinnati to New Your, the flight encountered turbulence severe enough to injure two passengers. The flight diverted to Pittsburgh and made a safe landing.

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