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Old May 22, 2010 | 4:05 pm
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Sounds as though it might have been airborne due to "ground effect" and not aerodynamic lift.

And yes, I would consider that dangerous. However, you also need to know what prompted the pilot to go around. Perhaps he made the better of two unattractive choices.
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