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22 Apr, 2015

FAA investigates

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FAA looks into the SkyWest emergency landing due to contradictory statements. FAA:

The flight crew reported a pressurization problem and declared an emergency before landing safely. While a SkyWest spokeswoman said one passenger lost consciousness during the flight, the airline disputed news reports that a door had opened on the aircraft [also stating] there was no indication that the plane lost cabin pressure.

Emergency landing

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A flight makes an emergency landing in Buffalo on the way from Chicago to Hartford after a passenger loses consciousness. All aboard are safe and the passenger is being treated at a local hospital.

A SkyWest Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday after a passenger passed out and the pilot worried that the cabin had lost air pressure. It turned out to be a medical problem. The flight landed safely in Buffalo, the passenger got medical attention, and accommodations were made for the other 75 passengers.