US plane in emergency landing after hole appears in fuselage

Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane applauded and hugged the pilot for a safe emergency landing in West Virginia, United States, after a hole measuring 1 foot by 1 foot appeared in the fuselage.

US plane in emergency landing after hole appears in fuselage
Tue, 14 Jul, 2009 - 14:47

Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane applauded and hugged the pilot for a safe emergency landing in West Virginia, United States, after a hole measuring 1 foot by 1 foot appeared in the fuselage.

Passengers Brian Cunningham told NBC’s 'Today' show he was dozing on the flight and was awakened by a loud roar.

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