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Mechanic's Work Light Found in Qantas Jet Wing After Two Days of Flights
A mechanic accidentally left a work light inside the wing of a Qantas jet, which then flew for two days before the object was discovered. The incident prompted an investigation into maintenance procedures.
17 Aug, 19:09 — 17 Aug, 19:51
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YahooMostly Factual9d ago
A mechanic left a work light in the wing of a Qantas jet. It flew for two days before anyone found it
Read full article →rnzHigh9d ago
Mechanic left maintenance light in wing of Qantas jet. It was two days before anyone found it
A passenger jet flew for two days and carried hundreds of people after a mechanic's work light was accidentally left inside its wing, Australian investigators reported.
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First report: Yahoo · 17 Aug, 19:09|Full coverage: 2 · 42m|Window: 42m
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