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USCG C-130 declares emergency to St. Pete Tower; one engine out

Heard on: Pinellas FL Public Works Group Calls
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St. Pete Tower emergency, St. Pete Tower emergency.
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St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 14700 Terminal Blvd #221, Clearwater, FL 33762
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a Coast Guard C-130J declared an emergency to St. Pete Tower due to an engine vibration issue, operating on three engines with one shut down. The crew reported seven souls on board, approximately 3,300 pounds of fuel, and an estimated 10–15 minutes to arrival.

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