Natalie Creane was struck on the forehead by the overhead panel in 2008 and her family is appealing against a court ruling over a compensation award.

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The initial FAA statement required the overhead switch panel wiring to be inspected and repaired if needed within 90 days.

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Bunk beds, with the top bunk actually a flat panel pulled down from the bottom of overhead bins, were something that could be built to required safety standards.

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