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Airplanes and safety. Jet Airways: burning engine for a Boeing 737/800

Katmandu, Nepal - Bird-strike causes damages to the engine, but the aircraft lands regularly and safely

An occurrence took place today to a Boeing 737/800 belonging to the Indian Jet Airways. During the flight, from Mumbai to Katmandu, the engine of the aircraft’s left wing caught fire. In spite of the occurrence, the pilot decided to continue until the destination, landing as expected at Katmandu, even if with a small delay. The Boeing was carrying 125 passengers, in addition to the crew members c...

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Rome, Italy, 12/29/2014 16:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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