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MILITARY PLANE CRASHES IN TURKEY, 37 DEAD

ANKARA, A turkish military plane, a CASA CN-235, has crashed in southern Turkey, in the province of Malatya. The aircraft was carrying 37 people on board, including 31 special forces troops. The aircraft, manufactrured in Turkey, crashed shortly after takeoff from Malatya and was heading to Ankara. All the 37 people on board were killed. The aircraft exploded and then took fire. The cause of the accident...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 12711
Rome, Italy, 05/16/2001 13:45
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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