What: twin engine plane crash
Where: South part of runway 39 at the St Pete – Clearwater Airport.
When: The plane went down shortly after midnight/early Friday morning.
Who: Two women with non-life threatening injures are being treated at separate hospitals.
Why: The landing gear was damaged and the plane landed in a grassy area by runway 39.
The steering gear in the plane hit the pilot in the face. High winds from Hurricane Ike may have played a role in the crash.
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Contact photographer Paul CarlottiWhat: Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200 en route from Los Angeles,CA to Seoul South Korea
Where: Anchorage
When: Dec 26th 2009
Who: undisclosed
Why: While en route, undisclosed engine problems caused the pilot to choose to shut down and engine and divert to Anchorage. On landing, the plane was towed to the gate. No indication is provided on when alternative travel accommodations were provided for passengers.
