What: Bulgaria Air flight en route from Sofia to Madrid
Where: Sofia
When: Feb 8 2010
Why: The Bulgaria Air airlines took off for Madrid, but the plane developed undisclosed technical issues while still over the airport. The crew managed a safe landing, and passengers were provided an alternative plane.
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