Skip to main content

Plane lands safely after engine dies

WASHINGTON – Passengers on board a flight from Pensacola, Fla. to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Friday morning experienced some anxious moments.

One of the engines U.S. Airways Express Flight 2342 died.

To handle what the FAA called it an aircraft alert, emergency crews were in place at the airport.

The plane landed safely shortly after 9 a.m., according to Rob Yingling, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority spokesperson.

No one was hurt.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
Read Next Story