What: US Airways Embraer 170
Where: Indianapolis
When: Jan 2, 2012 7:30
Who: 70 aboard
Why: On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:30, a US Airways Embraer 170 en route from Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight developed a nose wheel problem. The flight diverted to Indianapolis where they made a safe landing at 7:40.
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