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Archive Home > 2003 > May > 10 > Ice poses threat to safety of small planes

Ice poses threat to safety of small planes

Federal agencies at odds over whether stricter rules are needed

By Eric Flowers / The Bulletin
May 10, 2003

The Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia - the same plane that takes off and lands nearly a half dozen times a day from Redmond airport for United Express - has had a history of difficulties, close calls and crashes caused by icing.

The operator in Redmond, SkyWest, has a strong safety record within the....

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