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Old 14th February 2007 | 10:18
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N1 Vibes
 
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From: Gweriniaeth Cymru
Seem to remember at the time this video surfaced our local AIB office said the test, with the fire, burst tyres and rather 'excessive' smoke, was actually performed at a landing weight 5 tonnes over the certification requirement. Not sure why, perhaps for future landing weight increase?
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