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Old 8th Oct 2008, 01:43
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Dropped plane had computer 'irregularity'

Not the most accurate news website but interesting ....


AIR safety investigators say there was an "irregularity" in the onboard computer equipment of a Qantas plane involved in a mid-air incident between Singapore and Perth.

The Airbus A330-300, with 303 passengers and a crew of 10, struck what the airline described as a "sudden change in altitude'' north of its destination yesterday.

The plane landed at Learmonth, about 40km from Exmouth, without any further incidents.

West Australian police said at least 20 passengers and crew aboard QF72 were seriously injured - some with spinal injuries and others with broken bones and lacerations.

Two Air Transport Safety Bureau investigators are on the ground at Learmonth and five more are expected to arrive there later today.
Dropped plane had computer 'irregularity' | NEWS.com.au
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