SAN ANTONIO — A Continental jet has made an emergency landing in San Antonio after losing pressure in the cabin.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford said Continental Airlines Flight 1491 from George Bush Intercontinental Airport was diverted to San Antonio after it lost pressure about 6 p.m. Friday. He said the Boeing 737 landed safely and emergency workers treated a few passengers who felt ill.
Passenger Randy Mahan told WOAI-TV the plane began descending quickly and oxygen masks came down. He says it was a scary, stressful experience.
Continental spokeswoman Julie King said about 172 people were on board. She said the passengers were put on a different flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this morning.
Lunsford said the FAA is investigating.
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