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23/08/2006
Flight turned back to Amsterdam
A US passenger plane has been turned back to Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, escorted by two F-16 fighter jets.
The Northwest Airlines plane was heading to Mumbai in India, when the pilot decided to turn back over German airspace.
The plane landed safely in Amsterdam and it is understood that several passengers are being held for questioning.
No further details have been released about the incident.
(KMcA)
The Northwest Airlines plane was heading to Mumbai in India, when the pilot decided to turn back over German airspace.
The plane landed safely in Amsterdam and it is understood that several passengers are being held for questioning.
No further details have been released about the incident.
(KMcA)
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