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Old 27th Oct 2010, 22:52
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The SKY News report indicated DHC-8-400 cockpit doors can be opened with a paddle pop stick or rolled up Boarding Card.

Whilst the news article was not specific it tended to indicate the door locks have a design fault, rather than mechanical defect.
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