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Africa North
Air Algerie flight declares mid-air emergency on journey from Algiers to Marseille 'then disappears from radar'
2016-08-06
Breaking story: post comments and updates in this post please. We'll follow today.
A passenger jet has declared a mid-air emergency and seemingly disappeared from radar, according to reports.

The Boeing 736 took off from Algiers this afternoon on a flight to Marseille but let out an emergency call shortly after take-off. Flight radar showed the plane turn around and head back towards the point where it took-off but before arriving, the jet disappeared from radar.
Update at 1135 CT: returned to Algiers and landed safely. Apparent "technical difficulties".
Posted by:Steve White

#5  Perhaps the technical difficulties were subdued by the pilots and disposed of safely before landing.
Posted by: Glenmore   2016-08-06 21:57  

#4  Glad it landed safely.
Posted by: DarthVader   2016-08-06 17:32  

#3  I guess all planes disappear from radar when they land.
Gives reporters something exciting to tell us on dull news days or when there is bad news for Hillary.
Posted by: Grins Snese4215   2016-08-06 16:33  

#2  It's shorthand for 737-600.
Posted by: Cravirt Flusong7056   2016-08-06 15:29  

#1  Obviously the Boeing 736 is the stealth version off the 737.
Posted by: Canuckistan sniper   2016-08-06 15:18  

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