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A British Airways plane’s door reportedly became detached when it was left open during a routine towing.

Regional General Manager for the Cape Town International Airport Cluster, Mark Maclean says repairs are underway after the damage was sustained

to the aircraft door and the Passenger Loading Bridge.Maclean says they will be taking the necessary corrective action to prevent future incidents.

 

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This is not newsworthy. They must have forgot to engage the gust lock.

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