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CASA should play greater role in parachute supervision

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 2:35 AEDT
Expires: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:35 AEDT

Ynja Bjornsson reports the Qld Coroner has recommended that CASA play a bigger role in supervising parachute operators after an inquest into a fatal plane crash west of Brisbane almost three years ago.

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