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Old 1st Mar 2010, 15:57
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Herod

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IIRC the Jetstream in the early days had a problem with the fuel cocks vibrating shut. The incident you mention involved a double engine shutdown just after takeoff, and the aircraft proceeded to demolish a couple of stone walls as it made its way along the adjacent field. Any more info anyone?
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