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Airplane crashes against VIP lounge in Rwanda. 1 victim

Kigali, Rwanda - The aircraft likely auto-accelerated while taxiing

A Canadair Regional Jet CRJ/100ER operated by Rwandair Express yesterday crashed against the VIP lounge at Kigali airport, in Rwanda, as the pilot wasn't able to stop the engines following an emergency landing. A passenger out of 10 was killed. Also three crewmembers were on board. The flight was scheduled to reach Entebbe, Uganda. A few minutes after take off the captain of the airplane called...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111409
Rome, Italy, 11/13/2009 14:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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