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2007-09-16 Southeast Asia

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Posted by Glenmore 2007-09-16 10:24|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Local authorities indicate 87 dead (but some reports of just 80 bodies) - the number 74 evidently referred to the total number of passengers that were of Thai nationality.

At this point, all indications are that this accident is not terrorist-related. The accident happened after wheels touched down.

Condolences to all who lost loved ones, and may those who perished rest in peace.

Posted by Lone Ranger 2007-09-16 11:45|| 2007-09-16 11:45|| Front Page Top

#2 thanks for the report, LR.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2007-09-16 12:51|| 2007-09-16 12:51|| Front Page Top

#3 inshallah?

Posted by jds 2007-09-16 20:53|| 2007-09-16 20:53|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm in Phuket at the moment. There was heavy rain and gusty winds at the time of the crash.

The tropics don't get strong winds like temperate regions do. The wind gusts were mild by N American or European standards but unusual here. Hard to see how the winds caused a problem, unless the pilot was inexperienced.

Posted by phil_b 2007-09-16 23:33|| 2007-09-16 23:33|| Front Page Top

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