A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
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The plane, with 181 people on board, was landing when the accident happened.
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Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens
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Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens
Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.