Australia: Snake on a plane forces landing

Thursday 05 April 2012 19:35 BST

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A pilot said he was forced to make a harrowing landing reminiscent of a Hollywood thriller after a snake popped out from behind his instrument panel and slithered across his leg during a solo cargo flight.

Braden Blennerhassett said his heart raced as he tried to keep his hands still while manoeuvring the twin-engine aircraft back to Darwin.

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