NPR: Fly Around In Albuquerque

Fly Around In Albuquerque

John McCain's plane was close to landing in Albuquerque this afternoon for his last event of the presidential campaign when the pilot suddenly throttled up and headed skyward.

Several wags in the press corps hummed the theme from "Top Gun" (a McCain staple) as the 737 circled around for a second try.

Reporters applauded once the plane was safely on the ground. A crew member explained that the first landing was aborted due to "traffic on the runway."

-- Scott Horsley

4:37 PM ET | 11- 4-2008 | permalink

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