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3rd Spanair Flight Suffers Technical Problems

Issues force second diversion in 2 days for airline

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Aug 25, 2008 3:40 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Technical issues forced Spanair to divert one of its jets today, the second consecutive day that’s happened for the Spanish airline rocked by last week’s deadly crash in Madrid, the AP reports. An MD-80 jet—the same series as Wednesday’s ill-fated aircraft—returned to Granada after communications problems appeared 45 minutes into its flight to Barcelona. All 158 aboard are safe, the airline said.

Yesterday, another Spanair flight was diverted because of a problem with a backup generator. Meanwhile, forensic teams are still identifying bodies from last week's crash, which killed 154 people bound for the Canary Islands from Madrid. Local papers say inadequate engine power during takeoff may be to blame. The plane struggled to get airborne and crashed shortly after departing.

The tail of the Spanair jet that crashed on take off at Madrid airport is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.
The tail of the Spanair jet that crashed on take off at Madrid airport is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/EFE)
People observe five minutes of silence for the victims of the Spanair jet crash in front of Madrid city government building on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.
People observe five minutes of silence for the victims of the Spanair jet crash in front of Madrid city government building on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.   (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Ambulances and rescue workers gather near the site where a Spanair jet crashed on takeoff at Madrid airport on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.
Ambulances and rescue workers gather near the site where a Spanair jet crashed on takeoff at Madrid airport on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.   (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
A Red Cross worker speaks on her cell phone near the body of a victim of the Spanair jet crashed at Madrid airport on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.
A Red Cross worker speaks on her cell phone near the body of a victim of the Spanair jet crashed at Madrid airport on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.   (AP Photo)
A Spanair jet takes off from Madrid airport.
A Spanair jet takes off from Madrid airport.   (AP Photo/I. Lopez)
Spanair Airlines chief executive Marcus Hedblom looks down during a press conference Thursday. Since last week's fatal crash, two Spanair flights have been grounded for technical problems.
Spanair Airlines chief executive Marcus Hedblom looks down during a press conference Thursday. Since last week's fatal crash, two Spanair flights have been grounded for technical problems.   (AP Photo)
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