U.S. Airways flight makes emergency landing without nose gear at IAH; everyone OK
HOUSTON -- A U.S. Airways plane was forced to make an emergency landing without its nose gear at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The Houston-bound flight was coming from Philadelphia and had 53 passengers, as well as four crew members, aboard. A spokesperson with the airport says the pilot noticed the landing gear wasn't coming down and decided to make an emergency landing.
The plane landed safely, with passengers exiting the aircraft on slides. One passenger was injured, though according to the airline, th injury is not believed to be serious.
The National Transportation Safety Board is heading to the airport to begin an investigation.
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