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    Turbulence Over Burlington Injures Jetblue Flight Attendants


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    What: Jetblue Airbus A320-200 en route from New York to Burlington,VT
    Where: Burlington
    When: Feb 19th 2011
    Who: 2 injured
    Why: On approach to Burlington, the plane encountered severe turbulence, which injured two flight attendants. The pilot continued, to make a safe landing in Burlington. Both attendants were hospitalized, one with bruises, and one with broken ribs.

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    US Airways Flight Lands Fast at Burlington

    What: US Airways en route from Philadelphia to Burlington International
    Where: Burlington International
    When: Jan 25, 2011
    Who: 82 passengers
    Why: Before landing, the plane initiated a flap warning light, indicating a problem with the flaps, which help slow the plane.

    Emergency crews were on standby during the landing which was expected to be fast, due to the flap problem.

    On landing at Burlington, the fast landing stressed the brakes and heated them up. A right brake indicated it was running hot; but there were no injuries. This was the 2nd of two “phase 5” (high level) emergency landings. Both had safe outcomes.

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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.