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American Airlines Jet Overshoots Runway In Jamaica

Dec. 23, 2009
Both engines of an American Airlines jet tore off as the plane overshot a runway while landing during a rainstorm in the city of Kingston. Some 44 people were taken to nearby hospitals with broken bones and back pains, officials said.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa