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Old 28th Oct 2007, 12:42
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Air Europa 738 at Katowice?

Saw this thread on A.net; anyone have further information?

"Polish press reported that an Air Europa Boeing 737-800 almost crashed at Katowice, Poland on Saturday night.
The plane was chartered to bring Polish soldiers from the Middle East and was on its way from Beirut.
During the approach to Katowice in foggy conditions the aircraft descended too low and damaged approach lights to the runway stretching 870 meters before the runway. The approach lights varied in height from less than 1 meter to 10 meters.
The aircraft suffered extensive damage to the fuselage, wings and the engine coverings but managed to land safely with 111 passengers and 11 crewmembers. Polish Aviation authority is investigating the accident. The aircraft will remain in Katowice for repairs. The repairs to the approach lights will take a few weeks and will affect landings of some aircraft in bad weather conditions."
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