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Difficult landing for the Iranian Mahan Air's aircraft

Mashad, Iran - Tyre explodes

According to local sources, on the night between Saturday 3rd September and Sunday 4th, the tire of an aircraft carrier Mahan Air from Iran exploded while landing, injuring 11 passengers; hospital officials announced that five travellers received treatment at the scene, while 3 others were transferred to hospital. The incident occurred around midnight local time at the airport "Shahid Hasheminejad"...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133434
Rome, Italy, 09/05/2011 15:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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