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Denver Crash a Mystery Again

Rattling noise heard just before plane veered off runway and passengers panicked

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 23, 2008 3:38 AM CST

(Newser) – Indications that a problem with the landing gear, brakes or tires caused a plane to skid off the runway in Denver have proved not to be true, CNN reports. Voice and data recorders reveal bumping and rattling sounds moments before the crash, investigators now say.... Read full story »

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Denver Crash a Mystery Again

Rattling noise heard just before plane veered off runway and passengers panicked

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