Gov. Perdue's plane made a safe emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International airport this afternoon after a plane malfunction, her spokeswoman said Friday. No one was injured.
Her plane was on the way to make to make a job expansion announcement when her plane exhibited unusual vibrations in connection with the retraction of the landing gear, and a decision was made to return to RDU, according to Chris Mackey, her press secretary.
"Prior to landing, an indicator light regarding hydraulic pressure became illuminated,” Mackey said. "Out of an abundance of caution, and based on standard operating procedure, the pilot asked to have emergency equipment standing by on sight for the landing.
"The aircraft landed safely at RDU," she continued. "No one was injured and the aircraft is now being inspected by maintenance personnel."
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100 year service
April 22, 2012 - 7:09am — inandohI think the state plane, like the state Democratic Party machine, might be in need of some service. Missing a scheduled service can damage your engine.
Perdue plane lands safely
April 21, 2012 - 8:35am — cholliedobbsI'm certainly glad Ms. Perdue's plane landed safely and no one had injuries.
Scrambling
April 20, 2012 - 10:02pm — FlowerpowerNow I know why there was a scrambling of Duke Life Flight helicopters flying low and fast over my house this afternoon.
I'm glad she's safe .....
April 20, 2012 - 7:01pm — InspectorPittbut I do wonder if she announced her travel plans ahead of time so the "press" knew where she was going?
Cancel the jobs
April 20, 2012 - 4:19pm — outhousecatI guess the company's going to cancel those new jobs since Bev couldn't get there to launch them. NOT.
Stay home and try not to finish bankrupting the state before the end of your term, Bev.
I sure hope
April 20, 2012 - 3:58pm — sftwareguythis was one of those "legal" flights.
I wonder who paid for the airplane ride?
April 20, 2012 - 2:56pm — onto2012You never can tell with these democrat politicians.