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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Holly Bancroft

Investigation launched after budget airline jet almost dives into ocean moments after takeoff

The Air Arabia flight flew dangerously close to the sea on take-off from Catania airport - (AFP via Getty Images)

An investigation has been launched after a passenger plane leaving an airport in Sicily veered dangerously close to the sea, triggering an emergency pull-up message.

The Air Arabia Airbus A320 plane had just taken off from Catania airport, on Sicily’s east coast, and was bound for Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan.

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