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Russia, ongoing researches on Antonov An-12 plane disappeared from radars and crashed according to witnesses

Moscow, Russia - The crew had reported an oil leak and an engine fire

A cargo plane Antonov An-12 operated by Avis Amur with 12 (or according to other sources, 11) people and 18 ton cargo on board disappeared from radars this morning at 7:34 Moscow time. Traces of the aircraft were lost after the crew reported a fuel leak and fire in an engine. Are currently ongoing researches of the aircraft, whose crash would have been confirmed by some witnesses: the An-12, departed...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132710
Rome, Italy, 08/09/2011 13:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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