What: American Airlines twin-engine MD 80 en route from Dallas to Washington
Where: Little Rock Arkansas
When: May 15 2011 4:08
Who: 136 passengers 5 crew
Why: While en route, the pilot declared an emergency due to an engine fire, then diverted to make a safe landing in Little Rock Arkansas. Passengers were provided access to alternative flights to Washington.
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What: SAS airlines Airbus 330 en route from Stockholm, Sweden, to Chicago
Where: Vaernes Airport in central Norway
When: Thursday November 27, 2008
Who: 180 passengers 13 crew members
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Where: Charlotte-Douglas International airport.
When: Feb 12, 2012
Who: 44 passengers 3 crew
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