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Virgin airplane emergency landing: 15 people taken to hospital from Gatwick airport

London, UK - Fire on-board forced the captain to perform a U-turn

The Virgin Atlantic flight which paralyzed air traffic at Gatwick yesterday afternoon (AVIONEWS) resulted in unpleasant consequences after the emergency landing. Local press reports some 15 people were taken to the hospital immediately after the landing. This could be the real cause of delays in removing the aircraft from the runway. Rumors speak about "A fire in the hold" which forced the captain...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1139678
Rome, Italy, 04/17/2012 09:16
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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