Post by Dave Homewood on May 25, 2006 20:11:18 GMT 12
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Orion Crew Evacuated Because Of Fumes
11:12 AM, 25 May 2006 Print this story
The crew of an RNZAF Orion are receiving medical checks after fumes spilled into the cockpit of their aircraft at Whenuapai Airbase, north of Auckland.
The aircraft was taxiing along the runway when the crew noticed the fumes.
An Air Force spokesperson says a decision was made to evacuate the aircraft as the cause could not be determined.
Fourteen crew members on board were taken to Whenuapai Base hospital for medical checks.
Maintenance staff are checking the aircraft to find out where the fumes came from.
© NewsRoom 2006
www.newswire.co.nz/main/viewstory.aspx?storyid=318688&catid=0
Orion Crew Evacuated Because Of Fumes
11:12 AM, 25 May 2006 Print this story
The crew of an RNZAF Orion are receiving medical checks after fumes spilled into the cockpit of their aircraft at Whenuapai Airbase, north of Auckland.
The aircraft was taxiing along the runway when the crew noticed the fumes.
An Air Force spokesperson says a decision was made to evacuate the aircraft as the cause could not be determined.
Fourteen crew members on board were taken to Whenuapai Base hospital for medical checks.
Maintenance staff are checking the aircraft to find out where the fumes came from.
© NewsRoom 2006
