A deadly plane crash in the Philippines.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Philippine Military Plane Crashes With 96 People Aboard
At least 50 people, including three civilians on the ground, were killed in the accident, and it was feared that the toll would climb.
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What Made the Indonesian Plane Crash? New Report Sheds Light
In a preliminary report on Sriwijaya Air Flight 182, investigators said the crash might have been caused by several factors, including a problem controlling the engines’ thrust.