Air Arabia flight plunges toward sea after takeoff from Sicily

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An Air Arabia flight experienced a near-disaster shortly after takeoff from Sicily, plunging towards the sea before recovering. The Airbus A320 descended to just 60 meters above the Ionian Sea ten seconds after leaving Catania Airport, triggering a Ground Proximity Warning System. The Italian National Agency for Flight Safety is investigating the serious incident, which occurred on a flight with no passengers, only crew.


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