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Old 9th September 2004 | 09:49
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TopBunk
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From 'elsewhere', they dumped centre tank fuel and landed at 163 tonnes at 174 kts IAS (200 kts gspd). Stopped 500 metres from runway end, brake temps rose and 3 wheels had the fuse plugs go, deflating 3 tyres.

Engine ran down suddenly at 21,500 ft possibly due to gearbox failure.
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