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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 7:09 am
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Originally Posted by ELAL
I wonder what they do call danger?
June 2006, NY -> TLV, Burning Engine, 90 minutes after take-off,
After attempt to disconnect fuel from the engine didnt helped,
Returning back to EWR for emergency landing - We were asked to sit
and stay calm, As there is no danger and everything is under control (But the
fire/smoke)

(http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3093838,00.html)

(If you read the article i can tell you the fire we have seen was not backfire!)
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