An Airbus A300 operated on behalf of DHL was involved in a successful emergency landing following complete loss of hydraulic systems following a ground-to-air attack. At which airport did this incident occur?
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Kabul
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Tehran
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Bhagdad
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Kandahar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
On November 22, 2003, a DHL Airbus A300 operating in Iraq was struck by a surface-to-air missile near Baghdad, resulting in complete loss of hydraulic systems. The crew executed a remarkable emergency landing at Baghdad International Airport using only differential thrust for control.