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Brakes Suspected in Denver Crash

Jet pulled to the side before collapsing with thud in snowy ravine

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2008 2:37 AM CST

(Newser) – Investigators believe a faulty braking system and landing gear may be to blame for a fiery crash in Denver where a Houston-bound jet veered off a runway into a snowy ravine. The weather apparently played no role in the accident, and asymmetrical braking appears a... Read full story »

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Brakes Suspected in Denver Crash

Jet pulled to the side before collapsing with thud in snowy ravine

NTSB • Continental Airlines • Boeing 737 • Denver International Airport • Flight 1404 • University of Colorado Hospital • Larry Kellner • Stapleton International Airport • braking system • landing gear

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