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Old 15th Apr 2010, 19:09
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west lakes
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Regarding the doubt on the density and risk of this ash cloud. Quite possibly the only way to find out will be to fly through it.

So the question to the doubters, would you ask a crew to fly through it knowing that they may be risking a total engine loss and the possible subsequent consequences?
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