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Electrics Cause Embraer Diversion to Fresno


Pictured: An American Eagle Embraer EMB-145LR
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What: American Eagle Embraer en route from Los Angeles to Reno
Where: near Fresno
When: May 6th 2011 1:40 pm
Who: 41 aboard
Why: The flight had taken off and was en route when an odor was detected on board.

The pilot diverted to Fresno made a safe landing, and taxied to the gate. Passengers were able to exit normally.

The odor was described as a “hot, electrical ozone smell.” Mechanics examined the plane to find the source of the smell.

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