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Indonesia grounded 4 B-737 planes

Medan, Indonesia - The Government has intensified safety checks after Mandala plane crash

Indonesian air transport authorities have decided to ground 4 Boeing 737-200 aircraft belonging to four unnamed airlines after the accident involving the Mandala Airlines B-737 occurred last September 5 (see for details AVIONEWS). It seems in fact that among discovered troubles, there were also a damaged nose landing gear wheel and brake deficiencies as well. The planes will be able to fly only when...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 126727
Rome, Italy, 09/12/2005 19:01
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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