Results by Google
Home Reno News 

Story

747 Cargo Doors Fall From Sky In Fairfield

Posted: 6:43 am PST January 8, 2007Updated: 3:48 pm PST January 8, 2007

Residents were still stunned Monday after a civilian jumbo jet taking off from Travis Air Force Base lost two cargo doors that came crashing down from the sky in a Fairfield neighborhood.

Authorities began receiving phone calls shortly after the Boeing 747 took off from the Fairfield base around noon Sunday.

"As it was flying away, people saw something fall off the plane and reported it," said Lt. Lindsey Hahn, a spokeswoman for the base.

Fairfield police and California Highway Patrol officers found what appeared to be two landing gear bay doors covered in hydraulic fluid in a driveway.

The loss of the 4-by-8-foot white metal pieces labeled "747" forced the plane, originally headed for Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii, to divert its path to Los Angeles International Airport, where it landed without incident.

"The FAA will inspect the door and the plane and will determine if the door does belong to the plane," Hahn said.

No injuries were reported.

More Headlines

Political News

FOXRENO.com's Political Page is a one-stop place for the latest in Nevada and national politics. Full Story ››


Federal Political News

Watch Eye On Washington with Marilee Joyce on Fox 11, Sunday's at 7 am. Full Story ››


Nevada Crime

foxreno.com has all you need to know about keeping yourself safe. We've dedicated a page with helpful tips that will keep you unharmed. Click on Full Story ›› to get started!


Military Service

Read about soldier homecomings, print a flag or donate to one of many charities set up to support our troops in our military service section.