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Man hit by piece of aircraft in the USA

Dearborn, USA - Likely a part of the landing gear cover

A 41-year-old man, Wissam Beydoun, has been hit on the shoulder by a piece of aircraft while he was out of his house in Dearborn, Michigan, discussing with his wife. The fallen part likely belongs to a panel that closes the landing gear hollow while the airplane is flying, even if an official bulletin has not yet been issued by the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Beydoun initially...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1108151
Rome, Italy, 08/06/2009 14:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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