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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:06 am
 


Title: Harper delays Arctic trip after fatal plane crash
Category: Misc CDN
Posted By: Hyack
Date: 2011-08-21 17:21:37
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 8:24 am
 


Low visibility in combination with the GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) being disabled is going to be the probable cause of the crash.

In odd approaches over terrain (like at the old Hong Kong airport) pilots often will switch off the GPWS which is why I mention it.


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