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| RECENT ACCIDENTS |
| Date: |
May 22, 2010 Time: 06:10 |
| Location: |
Mangalore, India |
| Operator: |
Air India Express Flight: 812 |
| AC Type: |
Boeing 737-8HG |
| Reg: |
VT-AXV cn: 36333/2481 |
| Aboard: |
166 Fatalities: 158 Ground: 0 |
| Route: |
Dubai, UAE - Mangalore, India |
| Details: |
While attempting to land at Mangalore Airport, the plane overran the runway, slid down a ravine into a wooded valley, and burst into flames. This is the 58th worst fatal accident in aviation history. |
European Pressphoto Agency |
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| Date: |
May 17, 2010 Time: 09:30 |
| Location: |
Salang pass, Afghanistan |
| Operator: |
Pamir Airlines |
| AC Type: |
Antonv An-24B |
| Reg: |
YA-PIS cn: 27307903 |
| Aboard: |
44 Fatalities: 44 Ground: 0 |
| Route: |
Kunduz - Kabul |
| Details: |
The plane crashed in Salang pass, 60 miles north of Kabul. Weather was poor in the general area. All 38 passengers and crew of 6 were killed. |
AP Photo |
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| Date: |
May 15, 2010 Time: 15:10 |
| Location: |
Near Pokisi, Surname |
| Operator: |
Blue Wings Airlines |
| AC Type: |
Antonv An-28 |
| Reg: |
PZ-TSV cn: 1AJ007-10 |
| Aboard: |
8 Fatalities: 8 Ground: 0 |
| Route: |
Godo Holo Air Strip - Paramaribo |
| Details: |
The plane crashed into a forest in poor weather 10 minutes after taking off from Godo Olo Air Strip. |
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