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Leaky Hydraulics Force Vueling Airbus Landing in Barcelona


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Contact photographer Aldo Bidini

What: Vueling Airbus A320-200 en route from Alguaire to Palma
Where: El Prat Airport Barcelona
When: Nov 12th 2010
Who: 72 passengers
Why: After takeoff from Alguaire, the flight developed a hydraulic leak. The pilot diverted to Barcelona where they were attended by rescue vehicles, and landed safely, although needing a tow from the runway. The plane was removed from service for routine repairs.

Passengers were rebooked and provided dinner; some were booked on buses for part of their trip, and Air Europe, and Air Berlin.

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