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American Airlines Flight Evacuated After Aborted Denver Takeoff; Fire Reported

American Airlines Flight Evacuated After Aborted Denver Takeoff; Fire Reported

American Airlines Flight Evacuated After Aborted Denver Takeoff; Fire Reported An American Airlines flight bound for Miami was forced to abort its takeoff at Denver International Airport on Saturday, leading to an emergency evacuation of all 173 passengers and six crew members via emergency slides. A fire was reported on the aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max 8, prompting a rapid response from first responders. The incident, involving American Airlines flight 3023, occurred after the plane reportedly experienced a “possible landing…

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Preliminary Report: Air India Crash Caused by Fuel Cut-Off, Pilot Confusion

Preliminary Report: Air India Crash Caused by Fuel Cut-Off, Pilot Confusion

Preliminary Report: Air India Crash Caused by Fuel Cut-Off, Pilot Confusion A preliminary investigation report released early Saturday reveals that fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved to the “cutoff” position moments before impact. This action starved both engines of fuel, leading to the catastrophic crash on June 12 that killed 260 people. The report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau indicated significant confusion in the cockpit regarding the change…

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