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Flight pilots "Forget" to land being busily involved in a discussion

Washington , USA - The NTSB opens an inquiry. Only 240 kilometers away from their destination did the pilots realize they had "Forgotten" to land

An Airbus A-320 belonging to Northwest Airlines, travelling on Wednesday the 21st of October from St. Paul International Airport of San Diego to Minneapolis, was carrying 147 passengers on board when it missed its destination by 240 kilometres, as the pilots were busily involved in a discussion. Only after travelling 240 kilometers did the pilots realize their mistake and they re-established radio...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1110530
Rome, Italy, 10/26/2009 11:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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