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Old 22nd Sep 2008, 12:57
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Danger engine cowling ripped off on app

begining of sept ethiopian airlines flt to mumbai were in for a surprise.On app to mumbai left engine cowling were totaly ripped off and the support hinge pierced the flap railing narrowly missing the fuel tnaks.lucky escape or ......
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You can say that again.... talk about a hair raising approach
How far were they from touch down?
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