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Air Safety #OTD by Francisco Cunha

Mar 24 • 4 tweets • 3 min read

#Ongoing Flight TAAG DT652 (a chartered Hi-Fly A330) was involved in an incident today. On a flight from Angola to Lisbon, apparently jet hit turbulence. First reports point to 10 injured, 1 cabin crew broke a leg. Jet landed safely in Lisbon. Updates when possible.

#Thread CNN Portugal (not CNN International) report on the issue cnnportugal.iol.pt/aviao/taag/dez…

#Thread This is a video filmed by one of the passengers. The incident occurred while passengers were being served meals, hence all the objects thrown around the cabin. Note the stains on the cabin ceiling.

#Thread AV Herald Entry avherald.com/h?article=506e…

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