What: United Express en route from Chicago to Syracuse
Where: Syracuse Hancock International airport
When: Dec 24, 2010, 9″45
Who: 36 aboard
Why: While en route, the UA Chicago flight developed an engine icing problem. Details were not provided, but the plane made a safe landing in Syracuse, with emergency on standby. There were no injuries or specifics published regarding engine icing details, such as the type of plane, engine, or the specific part(s) affected.
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