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4 unusual facts about Colgan Air


Clarence Center, New York

On Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM, a Continental Connection flight operated by Colgan Air went down in Clarence Center killing all 44 passengers and 5 crew members, along with 1 resident on the ground whose house the plane impacted.

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Colgan Air Flight 9446, a Beech 1900D operated for US Airways Express as a non-revenue "ferry flight" hit the water off the coast of Yarmouth, Massachusetts shortly after taking off from Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis, MA.

Pinnacle selected Downtown Memphis, and on October 8, 2010, the airline held a celebration for its decision to move into One Commerce Square in Downtown Memphis.

Colgan Air Flight 3407, a Bombardier Q400 operated for Continental Airlines crashed into a house located at 6038 Long Street in Clarence Center, New York while on approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, resulting in 50 deaths.


Greater Binghamton Airport

On Wednesday, November 24, 2010, United Airlines Flight 7823, a United Express Saab 340 turboprop operated by Colgan Air made an emergency landing after the crew received a fire indication in the left engine while passing through 10,000 feet.

Pitt County, North Carolina

The airport and local officials are in discussion with United Airlines and its regional partner, Colgan Air, to provide 2 daily flights between PGV and Washington Dulles International Airport.


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