Attempt to squeeze CRJ take-off ahead of landing 717 led to serious airprox

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Source: Volotea

French investigators believe a controller unnecessarily attempted to optimise runway use at Strasbourg by allowing a Bombardier CRJ700 to take off while an approaching Boeing 717 was close to touchdown.

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