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Old 12th Jan 2002, 15:31
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Firstly, the aircraft was being unloaded by Qantas cargo staff under the direction of the local KAL loadmaster.
Secondly, the tail did not crash to the ground, but quite gently settled in that unfortunate position.
Lastly, damage to the aircraft is not anywhere near as bad as one might think. There is one 4inch dia hole in the fuse just aft of the aft cargo door, some minor damage to the aft cargo door cutout, and some dents fwd of the bulk cargo door.
The main damage appears to be to the pride of KAL. I hear that 3 of their local cargo staff have been stood down. The QF cargo guys were taken away for some counselling.
Oh yeh! The Hyundai 4wd that fell out of the main deck door is going cheap!!!!