Aero-News: Quote of the Day

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Scandinavian Airlines regrets to confirm that one of its aircraft, a Dash 8- 400 with registration number LN-RDI and flight number SK 2867 from Bergen to Copenhagen was involved in an accident at Copenhagen airport, at 16.55 hrs local time today.

"We can confirm that there were 38 passengers and 2 infants and 4 crew members onboard.

"Prior to the accident problems with the main landing gear was reported.

"All Dash 8-400 aircraft within the SAS Group will be grounded until further notice."

Source: From a Scandinavian Airlines release. On Saturday, a Bombardier Q400 turboprop flying for Scandinavian Airlines made a hard landing, after experiencing problems with its right maingear... the third time in six weeks that's happened.

FMI: www.flysas.com,  www.bombardier.com