Local travelers have aborted takeoff

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Group still waiting in Phoenix

Local travelers have aborted takeoff

By: gregsohlSubscribe Channel: News Friday, Sep 24 , 10 at 1:13 PM
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American Airlines flight 806 out of Phoenix this morning aborted takeoff moments before liftoff when an engine "blew out". The plane was well into its takeoff run when a loud boom followed by the quick wind down of the broken engine led to a high-speed stop.

The group of local employees were in Scottsdale for a conference and on their way home at the time. Most aboard were calm though there were a few sighs of relief when they finally deported.

The group was hoping to be rerouted on a new plane and to be able to get home yet today.

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Anonymous says ... on Tuesday, Sep 28 at 11:15 AM

Nice pic

gregsohl says ... on Friday, Sep 24 at 10:30 PM

Fortunately, the group of 7 people was able to board another plane just before noon and arrived home in Cedar Rapids this evening.

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