What: Cargojet Boeing 727-200 en route from Hamilton to Moncton
Where: Moncton, Canada
When: Mar 24th 2010
Who: 3 crew
Why: While landing in heavy rain in Moncton, the flight hydroplaned on landing, and overran the runway and, while still undamaged, got mired in the mud. Emergency crews are working to get the plane on solid ground.
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