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What is hypoxia and why is it so dangerous on planes?

Summary by ABC Australia
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) recently found that a 2023 triple-fatal crash near Cloncurry was "entirely preventable" after the pilot likely suffered hypoxia caused by a well-known, long-standing defect. So what is hypoxia and how common is it on planes?

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Friday, June 20, 2025.
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