What: United Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Denver
Where: emergency landing in Moline, Illinois
When: June 4 2009, 8:00 a.m
Who: 67 passengers 4 crew
Why: The pilot reported smoke in the cockpit and electrical problems, and requested an emergency landing. The landing proceeded safely and no fire was found.
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