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Open Door Plane Lands at Burlington International Airport

What: United Express/Atlantic Southeast Airlines en route from Burlington International Airport to Washington-Dulles in Virginia
Where: Burlington International Airport, Vermont
When: Jan 24, 2010 6:45 a.m.
Who: 43 passengers
Why: While en route, the pilot was having trouble steering; a light indicated that a passenger door was open. A “Phase 5 Emergency” was declared, and rescue vehicles were on standby.

The flight returned to Burlington International Airport not long after takeoff and made a safe landing.
There were no injuries reported.

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JFK Emergency Landing

What: Atlantic Southeast/Delta Airlines Canadair CRJ-900 en route from Atlanta to White Plains, New York
Where: New York
When: Sept 25 2010 8:20 pm
Who: 60 passengers 4 crew
Why: Approaching White Plains, the crew realized the right landing gear was jammed. The pilots diverted to JFK, and made an emergency landing described as being “a shower of sparks” on the tarmac but no fire ensued. The plane skidded to a stop leaning to one side, after utilizing only 2/3 of the landing gear.

Passengers rode a bus to terminal three, and told reporters about their terrifying landing, full of praises for the captain and crew. Delta apparently provided a bus to take them to their correct destination.


Shower of Sparks amateur Video

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Emergency Landing in Knoxville


Pictured: A Delta Connection (ASA – Atlantic Southeast Airlines) Canadair CL-600-2B19 Regional Jet CRJ-200ER
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Contact photographer Hartsfield

What: Delta/ Atlantic Southeast Airlines Canadair CRJ-200 from Atlanta to Cleveland
Where: Knoxville
When: Dec 22nd 2009
Who: 50 passengers and 3 crew,
Why: While en route, the plane lost cabin pressure. The flight diverted to Knoxville and landed safely.

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Delta Cracked Windshield over KY


Pictured: A Delta Connection (ASA – Atlantic Southeast Airlines) Canadair CL-600-2C10 Regional Jet CRJ-701ER
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Contact photographer Daniel J. Evans

What: Delta/Atlantic Southeast Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 en route from Flint, MI to Atlanta, GA
Where: NE of Louisville KY
When: Dec 7th 2009
Who: 61 passengers and 4 crew
Why: While en route from Flint, the crew found and reported a cracked windshield. The crew made an emergency landing in Louisville. Passengers debarked safely, and alternative transportation was provided.

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Atlantic Southeast Emergency Landing in Pittsburgh


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Contact photographer Daniel J. Evans

What: Atlantic Southeast Airlines Canadair CRJ-700 en route from Newburgh NY to Atlanta GA
Where: Pittsburgh
When: Dec 2nd
Who: not available
Why: While en route, the windshield cracked. The fight was diverted to Pittsburgh and landed safely. No reason is cited for the cause of the crack.