Cracked windshield diverts flight from Tampa

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A US Airways flight from Tampa to Phoenix made a precautionary landing in Albuquerque, N.M., after the pilots reported a crack in the plane's windshield.

Airline spokesman Davien Anderson said the Airbus A319 did not lose cabin pressure and the landing was routine. The pilots did not declare an emergency.

US Airways Flight 265 was carrying 119 passengers and took off just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday from Tampa International Airport with a planned arrival at about 9 a.m. in Phoenix.

Anderson said US Airways sent another plane to take the passengers to Phoenix.

Cracked windshield diverts flight from Tampa 10/14/12 [Last modified: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 4:43pm]

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