What: Xtra Airways jet en route from from Alexandria, Louisiana to Mexico diverted to make an emergency landing
Where: Bush Intercontinental Airport
When: Thursday Morning
Who: 129 immigration prisoners
Why: When a fire was detected on board, the plane was diverted to Bush Intercontinental Airport. THe plane landed safely. There were no injuries.
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Contact photographer K.L.YimWhat: Far Eastern Air Transport McDonnell Douglas MD-82 en route from Taipei to Makung
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When: May 16th 2012, 10:45am
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