Photos: A Florida-bound plane's nose gear collapsed during takeoff at Philadelphia International Airport

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 A Florida-bound plane's nose gear collapsed during takeoff at Philadelphia International Airport yesterday Thurs Mar 13, prompting an emergency evacuation from the runway. Airline officials said US Airways Flight 1702 was going to Fort Lauderdale, Fla , once the pilot was forced to abort takeoff soon after 6 p.m. following a tire on the plane's front landing gear blew out. The Airbus A320 jet was carrying 149 passengers and five crew members, airport spokeswoman Victoria Lupica said.
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