Aviation News

2009-12-08

Continental Passengers Sleep in Terminal After Montana Emergency Landing

More articles by »
Written by: admin
Tags: , , ,
CO 784 flight path.

CO 784 flight path.

A Continental Airlines jet flying to Portland, Ore. was forced to make an emergency landing at Helena Regional Airport (HLN) after one of its engines died over the Upper Midwest this past Sunday night. The air field’s rescue teams were scrambled but the aircraft landed uneventfully.

Flight 784 out of Newark (EWR) and operated by a Boeing 737-800 (reg N17233), touched down in Montana’s state capitol at approximately 10pm local time.

According to published reports, passengers were forced to sleep in the airport terminal as crews attempted to diagnose and repair the bum engine. Ultimately it was determined that the engine could not be fixed and another 737 (reg N18223) was flown in from Portland to pick up the stranded travelers.

Drowsy eyed passengers arrived in Portland at 6:40am local time, approximately 9 1/2 hours late.

According to the airport’s website, the largest commercial airliner normally seen at Helena is the daily Northwest Airlink/Mesaba CRJ-900 to Minneapolis, though the field also sees action from larger military and fire tanker aircraft.



About the Author

admin





 
 

 

Friday Photos: A Tribute to St. Maarten and St. Barthelemy

In the wake of the incredible devastation experienced by several islands in the Caribbean this week including St. Maarten and St. Barthelemy, we take a look back at some photos from both Princess Juliana International Airport a...
by Ben Granucci
0

 
 

Friday Photos: The NYCAviation/PHX Spotters LAX Meetup Is Next Month!

With the 4th Annual NYCAviation & PHX Spotters Meetup about a month away, we take a look at photos from the various spotting locations around LAX.
by NYCAviation Staff
1

 

 

FRIDAY PHOTOS: A New User Joins the NYCAviation Photo Hangar

This week on Friday Photos, we highlight the photos of new user Michael Wass. Plus, Ben Granucci shares some rare catches.
by NYCAviation Staff
0

 
 

FRIDAY PHOTOS: Fantastic Photos from the NYCAviation Photo Hangar

This week for Friday Photos, we take a look at some of the best recent uploads to the NYCAviation Photo Hangar.
by NYCAviation Staff
0

 
 

Norwegian Air International Launches Flights to Stewart International Airport

Norwegian Air International made history at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY on Thursday with the launch of transatlantic flights.
by Ben Granucci
0