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Pilots Struggle as Airplane Nosedives / Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crashes off California Coast

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The Pilots' Choice of Los Angeles or San Francisco?

At three 50 p m. maintenance in seattle confirmed with the flight crew that they wanted to divert to los angeles. The auto pilot was disengaged and then re engaged a few moments later. A lot of times it's windy and rainy and wet in san francisco, where the wind is usually right down the runway,. So the captain is being very apparent in his selection here. S you know, i'm know were o' suposed to be going to Los Angeles but because of this problem, it's going to be more favorable to land ela. Plus, also, la's closer. You know, are going to pass by la on the way to san francisco

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