Aircraft diverted to ROA after emergency pressurization issue
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport has reported a plane en route to Florida was diverted for an emergency landing after a midflight issue on February 26.
ROA said a private jet, aircraft model Hawker 850XP on its way from Pittsburg to Florida 'experienced a pressurization issue.'
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The crew issued an Alert 1 notification and declared an emergency, diverting to ROA.
Officials with ROA said emergency vehicles were standing by to assist if needed and provided a safe place for the aircraft to land.
No injuries or other complications have currently been reported, and no airport operations were affected.
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