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14. And that they were able to get to that disused airstrip.

Wed Apr 17, 2024, 01:01 PM

Apr 2024

SUX was another one, also the A320 in the Hudson River. Ditchings are almost never successful.

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The FAA has ordered a ground stop for all Alaska Airlines flights. [View all] Ocelot II Apr 2024 OP

Wow. No reason given. AllyCat Apr 2024 #1

Sounds like it's due to a systems upgrade. Pretty Fly Apr 2024 #4

Why is it a crazy time? MontanaMama Apr 2024 #7

welcome to du gopiscrap Apr 2024 #15

I would hate angrychair Apr 2024 #2

Jesus . . . hatrack Apr 2024 #6

Thinking more in terms of systems in place vs. update . . . hatrack Apr 2024 #10

Good thing the pilot had lots of glider hours! hatrack Apr 2024 #13

And that they were able to get to that disused airstrip. Ocelot II Apr 2024 #14

Hand out complimentary parachutes Kaleva Apr 2024 #8