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Horizon Emergency Landing at Sacramento


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What: Horizon Air Bombardier CRJ-700 en route from Fresno to Seattle
Where: Sacramento
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:30 a.m
Who: 25 passengers
Why: While en route, the flight experienced problems with its left engine which the crew had to shut down; and they requested an emergency diversion to Sacramento where it landed safely at 8:30 a.ml

Passengers were provided with alternative flights.

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