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Engine fire blamed for Flagstaff landing
Posted: Jul 25, 2010 12:24 PM
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Federal aviation officials say an Allegiant Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Flagstaff on Sunday morning because of a fire in one of its two engines.
The flight was en route from Billings, Mont., to Phoenix when an indicator light showed a possible fire in the plane's No. 2 engine. A spokesman with the Federal Aviation Administration says it's not clear whether there was an actual fire.
The plane diverted to Flagstaff and landed safety at about 10:30 a.m. Passengers exited the plane using emergency slides.
Flagstaff police say three people suffered minor injuries while exiting the plane and were transported to a local hospital.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident.
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