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CHINESE DELEGATION'S AIRPLANE DAMAGES RUNWAY OF DUBROVNIK'S AIRPORT

ZAGREB, Boeing 747-400, with president of chinese Parliament Li Peng and his delegation on board, damaged runway of Dubrovnik's airport while taking off. The aircraft swept away two small buildings and lifted runway's surface for 15 metres. Lately it was found out that airport was not equipped to be used by so big and heavy airplanes.

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Rome, Italy, 06/20/2000 13:48
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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