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Old 25th May 2001, 15:09
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jonno
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Not so fast 'Wino' -
that ThaiAir B737 was 'not flyin' um', but still it 'crashed' and a life was lost!

Also, I believe that old B747-100 flying as TWA800 was shot down accidently by the USN, that's why the FAA is not in any hurry to spend millions on others' behalf to correct a problem that does not exist, that FAA directive to check/replace the centre fuel tank pumps was only a means to be seen to be doing something in response.
It would cost way to much to admit to that shoot-down, so they never will!
Cheers.