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149 dead in plane crash at Madrid airport

World Aug. 21, 2008 - 04:31AM JST ( 6 )

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LIBERTASAug. 21, 2008 - 10:02AM JST

Spanish news is reporting 153 dead.
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smithinjapanAug. 21, 2008 - 10:20AM JST

Humans just weren't meant to fly. Not going to stop us, of course, and so there will likely always be accidents, but to read about things like this always makes you wonder and feel slightly less safe, and of course, horrified for the victims and families.
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SpanishwomanAug. 21, 2008 - 10:26AM JST

Looks like the plane had problems already the day before and two days before: it was diverted to Mallorca for technical problems. This could have been avoided. I just hope someone will assume responsibility and pay for this tragedy.

Quote: http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2008/08/20/espana/1219259725.html
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shayouzokuAug. 21, 2008 - 03:13PM JST

Humans just weren't meant to fly. Not going to stop us, of course, and so there will likely always be accidents, but to read about things like this always makes you wonder and feel slightly less safe

but it is still far, far safer than driving. the problem here is that you only hear about the rare disaster which brings it to the forefront of your memory, not the other millions of people who fly and land without issue.
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rajakumarAug. 21, 2008 - 06:42PM JST

MD-82 is Macdonald Douglas made, which now not operating as company.

MD-82 planes are too old models, they need to watched very carefully and gradually be replaced by latest model boeing/airbus planes.
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MadvertsAug. 21, 2008 - 09:54PM JST

Spanishwoman,

Fear not - those who signed the plane off will be in deep trouble if that is the case...