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Plane from Orlando lands in Gainesville then wrecks at Destin
The plane returning from Orlando with a new nose strut stopped in Gainesville due to bad weather, reporting proper nose gear on landing. At Destin Airport Eglin Radar Approach Control vectored through thunderheads. after 20 minutes visibility returned and a landing followed. Officials estimate damage over $8000. FAA inspectors will examine the wreckage to determine the nose gear failure cause.
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