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Published 11/04/2009 by The Age


Qantas scare: pilots' landing gear slip

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"The flight crew knew all required procedures but there was a brief communications breakdown" the airline said
Qantas scare: pilots' landing gear slip [The Age - 11/04/2009]
"They responded quickly to the situation and instigated a 'go around'. The cockpit alert coincided with their actions. There was no flight-safety issue."
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