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Throttle Problem Suspected In Indonesia Jet Crash

Indonesian pilots had reported multiple problems with an ageing jet's throttle system before it plunged into the sea after takeoff in January, killing 62 passengers and crew, investigators said Wednesday.The malfunction in the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500's engine control system was highlighted in a preliminary report on the 9 January crash, but investigators said it was too early to pinpoint an exact cause.The 26-year-old plane - previously flown by the United States (US)-based Con

11 February 2021
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Indonesia Plane Crash: Black Boxes Located

Body parts, twisted wreckage, and clothing were plucked from waters off the Indonesian capital Sunday after a passenger jet with 62 people aboard crashed shortly after take-off a day earlier.Authorities have yet to say why the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 went into a steep dive about four minutes after it left Soekarno-Hatta international airport on Saturday afternoon.But, on Sunday, they said that they had pinpointed the location of its black boxes - cockpit voice and flight data recorders -

11 January 2021
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Indonesian Plane Feared Crashed Into Sea

An Indonesian budget airline plane with 62 people on board is suspected to have crashed into the sea shortly after the Boeing passenger jet took off from Jakarta airport on Saturday, authorities said.Flight tracking data showed the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 plunged into a steep dive about four minutes after it left Soekarno-Hatta international airport.62 passengers and crew were on board, including 10 children, the nation's transport minister, Budi Karya Sumadi, told reporters.The sus

10 January 2021
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11 Underrated Destinations in Asia-Pacific To Visit Before the Year Ends

Whip out your good ol’ passport and dust off your trusted backpack, it’s time to plan for your next adventure. If you’re feeling like you’re in a rut and in need for new destinations to explore, boy, do we have some suggestions for you! The sky’s the limit when it comes to your travel plans! But let’s start with the following 11:1. Goa, IndiaIsolated from the rest of the country for more than 450 years by Portuguese rule, Goa has a distinct identity compared to the rest of India.

19 June 2019
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