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Turbulence for Qantas Airbus, 7 injured

Perth, Australia - The airline denies problems with the aircraft

The Qantas Airbus A-330/300 that was carrying 206 people and 13 crewmembers of flight QF-68 from Hong Kong (China) to Perth (Australia) encountered today a strong turbulence above the island of Borneo. Despite the pilot managed to continue its route and land safely in Perth, 7 people (six passengers and one crewmember) reported injuries and have been brought to the nearby hospital. In particular,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106179
Rome, Italy, 06/22/2009 17:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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