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Earthquake: Italian C-130 fails to land in Haiti

Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - Diverted to Santo Domingo due to damages suffered by the airport

An Italian C-130 flying to Haiti to supply first aid following the huge earthquake that has hit the island (see AVIONEWS) this morning could not land at Port-Au-Prince due to the serious damages suffered by the runway, as confirmed by the Italian ministry of foreign affairs, that added that the aircraft has been diverted to Santo Domingo. On board of the C-130 there are a field hospital, medical...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1113533
Rome, Italy, 01/14/2010 12:01
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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