Probe into fatal Swiss A220 cabin-smoke event finds damage to engine gear system

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Source: Markus Eigenheer/Creative Commons

Examination of a Swiss Airbus A220-300 engine following a fatal smoke and diversion event over Austria has revealed damage to the fan drive gear system as well as bearings.

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