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Turkish Airlines aircraft struck by a lightning, engine catches fire (VIDEO)
Izmir, Turkey - No injuries reported for the 114 passengers who were on board
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In the late evening of Thursday 24 January 2013 a Turkish Airlines Airbus A-321/231, which had took off from Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport and bound for Izmir, shortly before arriving to its destination was struck by a lightning which caused a fire in the right engine of the aircraft. The captain of the flight declared the emergency and managed to land safely at Izmir "Adnan Menderes" Airport. The...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency