Downed Turkish Jet Had Repairs Days Before Crash

Plane which crashed into a field near Amsterdam's Schiphol airport had had repairs for a system malfunction two days earlier.
Feb. 27, 2009

The Boeing 737-800 was briefly taken out of operation on Monday after the pilot reported a problem with the Master Caution Light, the airline said.

But Turkish Airlines said the problems should not be seen as a potential cause of the crash, which killed nine people.

On Thursday, investigators said engine failure might have been a factor.

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