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‘Off Course, High and Fast’

The Falcon 20 descended rapidly into trees after the flight crew deployed the air brakes in an apparent attempt to salvage an unstable approach.

by Mark Lacagnina | February 26, 2024

The red circle indicates the deployed right air brake

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