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When a Plane Hit a Cotton Truck: 55 Killed by Seven Years' Neglect
When a Plane Hit a Cotton Truck: 55 Killed by Seven Years' Neglect
A routine takeoff turned into a catastrophe when a Boeing 737 struck a cotton-laden truck crossing an aerodrome boundary with a missing gate - the collision killed 55 people in seconds and the unsafe condition had existed for seven years. How did cockpit technique, three conflicting weight figures, and a removed gate combine to make this disaster possible?
In this episode, you will hear the facts about the flight, the airport, the crew, and the road that crossed the runway perimeter - and follow the central question: which of…
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