What: U.S. Airways flight 321
Where: McCarran Airport
When: 4:55 p.m
Who: Unnamed
Why:Weather conditions at the airport prevented landing until fuel became so low (after circling) that the pilot had to land in spite of conditions
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Contact photographer Mark KopczakWhat: U S Airways Express ( PSA) Canadair CRJ-200 en route from Charlotte to Mobile Alabama
Where: Mobile Alabama
When: Monday June 28
Who: 46 passengers
Why: U S Airways Express en route from Charlotte to Mobile landed on a flat tire after taking off on a flat tire. The flight made a safe landing at Charlotte. Passengers disembarked on the runway and were ported back to the airport, where alternative flights were provided.A hydraulic problem precipitated the tire and wheel failure.