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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 6:58 pm
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Looks like this was because of strong 15-25 knot winds from the north-northeast during the morning hours. Landing on the usual 28L/R runways would have meant a significant crosswind component (remember 28L/R is roughly due west and 1L/1R is roughly due north).
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