"The next aircraft will crash on landing."

Article Abstract:

Capt Tim Barnby felt no alarm when the Virgin Atlantic airbus he was piloting took off for Heathrow Airport from Los Angeles, CA, on Nov 5, 1997. However, at seven miles to touchdown, when Barnby realized that he had to land the airplane with its left wheels malfunctioning, the pilot attempted a maneuver never before dared in aviation history.

Analysis, Practice, Accidents, Aircraft accidents, Air pilots, Aircraft pilots

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Last hope for flight 961

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Flight 961 of the Ethiopian Airlines was saved from grave disaster by the heroism of its pilot, Leul Abate. Flight 961, which was carrying 166 passengers, was hijacked by 3 Ethiopian terrorists. Abate's bravery and skill saved the lives of 46 passengers, including himself.

Personal narratives, Behavior, Hijacking of aircraft, Aircraft hijacking, Crime, Ethiopia, Victims of terrorism, Abate, Leul

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The amazing green-gene revolution

Article Abstract:

Research on biotechnology has yielded amazing results. Food plants can now be crossed faster and grown bigger and tastier. The decaying process can also be slowed down and plants induced to produce biological pesticides.

Research, Agricultural biotechnology, Plant biotechnology

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