What: Delta McDonnell Douglas MD-88 en route from Flint Michigan to Atlanta Georgia
Where: Cincinnati
When: Oct 18, 2011
Who: 130 passengers, 6 crew
Why: While en route, the cabin began to smell “smokey.” The crew diverted to Cincinnati where they made a safe landing. They disembarked, and were able to leave Cincinnati around noon. The cause of the smokey smell was not released.
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Contact photographer Robbie ShawWhat: Air Greenland de Havilland Dash 7-100 en route from Ilulissat to Upernavik
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