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Old 9th Oct 2008, 08:22
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Simonta
 
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A rapid plunge

First. I wish a happy and speedy recovery to all affected by this incident.

Second. Another reminder of why we still have professional and excellent humans in charge, well done to the crew as usual.

Third. Apologies in advance for adding to the "signal to noise ratio"

Fourth. In no way do I want to detract from the seriousness of what happened.

But....

Qantas plane fell 200m in 20 seconds - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

I wish that media types would pause, even for a few seconds, to apply the most basic thinking.

200m in 20 seconds, wow that must have been a wild ride and followed so soon by a second plunge of 122m in 16 seconds.

Point of posting? I know the press lurk here and perhaps, just perhaps, one of them might have a pang of guilt and vow to apply some basic diligence to what they write in the future.....nah....
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