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Detroit-Bound Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Syracuse

ExpressJetExpressJet flight 5166, operating as Delta Connection, made an emergency landing at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, New York, on February 19.

The plane took off from Burlington International Airport, Vermont, and was heading to Detroit, Michigan, when the crew noticed a mechanical issue and decided to divert.

The plane landed safely. All 49 people aboard remained unhurt.

The airline arranged a replacement plane for the passengers.

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JetBlue Flight Returns to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

JetBlueJetBlue Flight 115 made an emergency landing at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, New York, on October 12.

The plane took off for John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, but had to return shortly afterwards after the pilots noticed a burning smell.

The plane landed safely. All 105 people aboard remained unharmed.

The plane was taken for inspection.

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Pilot Killed in Hamilton County Plane Crash

A 1981 Yak 52 plane crashed in Syracuse, Hamilton County, Kansas, on May 25.

Authorities said the plane went down nose-first, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Kansas Highway 27.

The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the plane, was killed in the crash. He was identified as Anthony Englert, 54, of Syracuse.

The FAA and the NTSB are investigating.

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757 Emergency Landing in Syracuse

What: United Airlines 757 en route from Boston to San Francisco.
Where: Hancock Airport
When: 10/16/08
Who: 155 passengers
Why:smoke detector in a bathroom went off. No injuries on landing.