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Feb 10, 2015, 8:18 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phlwookie

The aircraft appears to have done a few loops in the air before coming in to land, presumably to troubleshoot:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N...310Z/KPHL/KIAH

Article says the fly-bys were done so the control tower could confirm the landing gear wasn't down. Might have also been burning residual fuel to ensure only minimal remained upon landing, in case there were issues.