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An Air France B777 has been forced to an emergecny landing at Hong Kong airport

Hong Kong, China - Because its left engine burst into flames

After taking off from the Hong Kong airport, an Air France Boeing 777 with 274 on board has been forced to an emergency landing. Its left engine in fact burst into flames forcing the French flight Hong Kong-Paris to come back to the Chinese airport. Fortunately no one of the people aboard reported injuries. (007)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 29799
Rome, Italy, 06/13/2002 10:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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