Obama FAA Recording

The cockpit recording of the conversation between the pilot of Barack Obama's plane and ground control was acquired by ABC News and released on August 14, 2008. The tape reveals the details behind the emergency landing of Obama's plane, which occurred on July 7, 2008. The tape contradicts the FAA's claim that the landing was not an emergency.ABC News: Exclusive: FAA Tapes Reveal Drama of Obama Jet Incident (August 14, 2008)

We have limited pitch authority at flight levels; we're descending to see if we can regain pitch authority.CNN: Audio: Pilot Said Unscheduled Obama Landing Was 'emergency' (August 15, 2008)

At this time we would like to declare this an emergency and also have CFR (fire and rescue equipment) standing by in St. Louis.CNN: Audio: Pilot Said Unscheduled Obama Landing Was 'emergency' (August 15, 2008)