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Old 20th Apr 2010, 08:03
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mary meagher
 
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1989 KLM sudden silence over Alaska

Breezy DC quotes the KLM encounter with ash in 1989 near Anchorage.

On entering cloud, ash/smoke entered cabin. Crew used MAXIMUM POWER TO CLIMB. One minute later all engines lost power.

Boeing recommends DESCENDING 180 degree turn, as maximum power climb seems to provoke failure.....
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