2 Hurt In Emergency Landing In Colorado Springs
Flight Landed Safely
Deb Stanley, 7NEWS Producer
POSTED: 11:56 am MST December 30, 2010
UPDATED: 1:15 pm MST December 30, 2010
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – An engine light forced Delta flight 1921 from Detroit to Phoenix to land in Colorado Springs on Thursday.
As the plane was landing, the captain received a second indicator light showing the rear wheel was overheating, a Delta Airlines official said.
When the aircraft landed at 10:26 a.m., the slides were deployed and passengers were evacuated for precautionary reasons, according to John McGinley, assistant director for operations and maintenance with the Colorado Springs Airport.
The airport was given 21 minutes notice before the plane landed. Rescue personnel from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs Fire Department and AMR responded to the incident.
Officials said two passengers suffered minor injuries during the emergency evacuation and were taken to the hospital. The other passengers were shuttled to the terminal to be rebooked on other flights.
Rescue crews investigating the engine problem determined the aircraft had hot brakes.