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Tag: <span>Facts</span>

Tag: Facts


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Crash, fire, Helicopter, USA

Fort Campbe Helicopter Crashed in Tennessee; 2 Pilots Killed

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A Fort Campbe helicopter crashed into a rural field, and then caught fire, near Cumberland River, Tennessee, on the night of December 2.

The helicopter crashed during a training exercise, taking the lives of 2 Fort Campbe pilots.

According to the Army Combat Readiness Centre Spokesperson, “We’re working on getting all the facts together, and are in the process of getting information”.


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Brazil, Congonhas SP Brazil, Crash, TAM

TAM Linhas Aéreas Crash on 17th July Airbus A320-233 Paulo, Brazil

 

TAM Flight 3054 was a regular flight from Porto Alegre, Brazil, to São Paulo-Congonhas, Brazil.

FACTS

  • The plane was carrying 181 passengers, all of whom died in the crash.
  • The plane was carrying 6 crewmembers, all of whom died in the crash.
  • The plane killed 11 people on the ground, all of whom died in the crash.
  • The Airbus A320 skid off the end of the rain-soaked runway cleared the airport fence and slammed into a TAM building.
  • A video shows the plane touching down then speeding up.
  • One of the Airbus 320’s two thrust reversers was deactivated.
  • Flying with only one thrust reverser is allowed and considered “safe”, but reduces braking power.
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