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Passengers see flames from an engine and leave the airplane

Bali, Indonesia - The event happened to a Batavia airplane before takeoff

An accident happened today in Bali (Indonesia) on board of a Batavia Boeing 737/400 might sound incredible. After receiving the communication that the final destination of the flight, Kupang airport, would have been closed for several days, Batavia decided to bring the 148 passengers back to Surabaya. However, during take off operations travellers saw sparks and flames coming from one of the 737's...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1112190
Rome, Italy, 12/03/2009 18:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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