The wing flaps on a plane that crashed in Madrid last month did not open properly during take-off, investigators have found, Spanish media say.
The investigation discovered that the pilots were unaware of the problem because a cockpit warning alarm did not go off, El Pais newspaper reported.
The Spanair plane plunged to the ground shortly after take-off, killing 154 people on board.
It was the deadliest air crash in Spain in 25 years.
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The flaps make it easier for aircraft to get off the ground at take-off speeds.
Investigators have not released any official statement on the disaster, but Spanish media say the issue of the wing flaps came from analysis of the cockpit voice and data recordings.
The Spanish government has refused to comment on the reports.
(BBC)
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