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| At least five killed as Cargo plane crashes in Congo's capital |
| 2007-10-05 |
 At least five people were killed Thursday when a cargo plane crashed into a crowded market in a residential neighborhood near the airport in Congo's capital, police said. Airport officer Appo Ilunga said the Antonov 26 crashed into a market area of the Kingasani neighborhood of Kinshasa around 10:30 a.m. (0930 GMT). He said he did not yet know how many people were aboard the plane. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 The wingbone connected to... well, not connected to much any more. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2007-10-05 10:42 |
| #3 Speaking of deathtraps.... or is it maybe a Mitchell, maybe too small. |
| Posted by: Slaiger the Kid5872 2007-10-05 10:31 |
| #2 Is there not enough left after an An-26 crash for a photo? That picture looks like a B-26 to me. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2007-10-05 10:05 |
| #1 The Antonov 26 is frequently referred to as the "flying coffin." If your plans call for air travel, you may wish to avoid the AN-26. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-10-05 05:55 |