Airline cites lighting in Blair mishap
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British Airways blamed poor lighting at Miami International Airport for a commercial jet overshooting a runway with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his family aboard, but airport and federal officials said the lights were operating properly.
British Airways Flight 209 from London hit some airfield lights after it landed Tuesday. The FAA is reviewing all aspects of the landing.
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