Airliner to Make Crash Landing in Boise (unconfirmed)

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Airliner to Make Crash Landing in Boise (unconfirmed)

#1 Postby nystate » Sat Sep 18, 2004 4:33 pm

I read this on another forum I monitor: Mesa airlines flight 6332 from Kalispell, MT to Phoenix, AZ is being diverted to Boise, ID to make a crash landing after the nosewheel axle fell off right after takeoff.

The airliner is a Canadair Regional Jet 200, which seats up to 50 people and has 3 crew.

That's all the info I have right now.

**Be advised, this in UNCONFIRMED. It could be true, or it could be a hoax. We probably won't know for sure until it lands, if there is indeed a problem..
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#2 Postby nystate » Sat Sep 18, 2004 5:08 pm

Looks like the report may be true. Flytecomm.com shows that the flight is indeed being diverted to Boise. It didn't turn back and crash land at its departure airport for a number of reasons. First of all, it needs to burn fuel. You don't want to crash land an aircraft full jet fuel. Boise is also a larger airport with more emergency response services.

The aircraft is currently approx. 20 minutes out of Boise, at 19,000 feet, speed 281 mph.
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#3 Postby nystate » Sat Sep 18, 2004 5:55 pm

Aircraft is reported to have landed safely!! :D :D
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#4 Postby wx247 » Sat Sep 18, 2004 7:12 pm

Whew... that had me worried! Glad it landed safely!
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