Southwest flight makes South Bend emergency landing

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Sep 15, 2008 at 7:46 AM EST

Story Updated: Sep 15, 2008 at 7:50 AM EST

SOUTH BEND — A jet carrying more than 100 passengers made an emergency landing at South Bend Regional Airport shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday.

The Southwest Airlines flight originated at Midway Airport in Chicago and was bound for Connecticut, said Kyle Phillips with airport operations early Monday.

Flight 1206 was scheduled to depart Chicago at 8:35 p.m. CDT en route to Hartford's Bradley International Airport, according to online flight tracking sources.

It was due to arrive in Connecticut at 11:35 p.m. but was diverted.

There were no injuries reported, Phillips said. South Bend emergency units were dispatched to the airport around 10 p.m. but were told to disregard en route after the plane landed safely.

City 911 dispatchers said that fumes could be smelled in the cabin.

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 9:42 PM Cornfusion wrote ...

David they were forced to land because they had heard there reports of small pumpkins being launched from a potato cannon over Mishawaka and they couldn't be sure there were no banjos on the plane! The fumes that the City 911 dospatchers said were able to be smelled in the cabin turned out to be an alledged personal situation the pilot. There were no banjos on board and the jet was allowed to continue it's journey. Thanks for writing! P.S Howdy Gene!

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 3:22 AM David wrote ...

....and they emergency landed, because?

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 12:21 AM A "Cornfusion" Fan! wrote ...

NO! Don't do it Cornfusion! I love to see what you bring to these topics. Sometimes it's deep, and other times it's hilarious and sometimes I'm not sure if it's either or both! I love your comments. Please keep it up!

Tuesday, Sep 16 at 12:10 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Hey the censors at WSBT must be on break or the take! Since when do we allow terms like 'Butthead'? I am offended.

Monday, Sep 15 at 11:07 PM Cornfusion wrote ...

You guys make Cornfusion cry. Cornfusion go away.

Monday, Sep 15 at 9:09 PM I agree wrote ...

I agree with you, Gene. There are a few things in life that shouldn't be made fun of. Thank goodness the plane made the emergency landing and all the passengers are okay.

Monday, Sep 15 at 9:01 PM WELCOME wrote ...

Hey Southwest, we could use another airline here in South Bend. Please feel free to start flying from here.

Monday, Sep 15 at 6:48 PM Gene wrote ...

To cornfusion: You are the biggest butthead I've ever seen post here.

Monday, Sep 15 at 5:43 PM Robin wrote ...

For those on this flight you were lucky to be on one of the safest airlines with the some of the best flight crew training to be had. As a former flight attendant for Southwest I can attest that the Pilots and crew take safety to the next level. Glad everyone is safe and sound!

Monday, Sep 15 at 11:44 AM Roland Marshfield wrote ...

By the grace of God we are still alive and well. We could be gone in a second but we were so frightened of what was gona be the landing and the fires and all the running and people screaming and frightened fligt attendants. All that God had mercy on us and I am sure our relatives were also praying for protection from flames and the strong fear that creaps up on us when we are about to face death in the midst of burning gasoline. Thank God for his protection....

Monday, Sep 15 at 11:41 AM Cornfusion wrote ...

I was thinking someone over indulged on the cabbage rolls but this was a Southwest Airline so that would rule out onboard food. Guess it's a good thing they landed!

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