What: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Cali Colombia to Miami
Where: Cali Colombia
When: Apr 16 2010
Who: 95 passengers
Why: While en route, a fire developed aboard the galley. The crew decided to return to Cali where they made a safe landing. A couple of hours later, after inspection, the plane was returned to service.
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Contact photographer Justin IdleWhat: Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Santo Domingo to New York
Where: Santo Domingo
When: Nov 20th 2009
Who: 142 passengers
Why: About to take-off, the plane had two flat tires, and had to be towed. Passengers debarked, the flight was cancelled; and the airline provided hotel accommodations for the passengers.