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Smoke in the cockpit

Lessons Learned

Smoke In The Cockpit

Oil line issues cause a pilot to have multiple emergency landings on one vacation.

Gary DeckUpdated Jun 22, 2022 5:27 AM PDT

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Intercepted by an F-16

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Engine Failure

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