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Bangladesh: emergency landing for a Saudi Arabian Airlines' flight

Dhaka, Bangladesh - The airplane took off from Riad. Unhurt the 323 people aboard

A Saudi Arabian Airlines' plane caught fire as it landed at Dhaka's Zia International Airport, in Bangladesh. The Boeing 747 was flying from Riad and it was carrying 307 passengers plus 16 members of the crew, who have averted tragic consequences evacuating the airplane. The head of the Civil Aviation reported that the firefighters have managed to put the fire out in a few minutes and permit...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1087523
Rome, Italy, 03/26/2008 13:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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