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Article: easyJet Boeing 737 experiences rudder problems.
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- July 19, 2000
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The crew of an easyJet Boeing 737-300 aircraft experienced problems with the rudder mechanism on 18 July, despite the aircraft having been modified to correct a potential error.
The British airline`s aircraft was taking off from London-Luton airport when the aircraft apparently began to point sideways after takeoff without any direction from the pilot. The same thing apparently happened again as the crew brought the aircraft back to the runway after deciding to abort the flight.
The aircraft ...