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UA Boeing Cautionary Landing in Sioux Falls


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What: United Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from Washington to Seattle
Where: Sioux Falls
When: Apr 14, 2010
Who: 166 passengers
Why: While en route, the crew smelled smoke in the cabin.

Passengers complained of burning eyes. The crew elected to divert to Sioux Falls where they made a safe cautionary landing.

A replacement flight was provided, with passengers reaching their destination with only a four hour delay.

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