Plane was heavy with extra fuel before deadly crash landing

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 07 May 2019 18:11:47 +0000

Russia Plane Fire

A Russian airliner that took off from Moscow was airborne for just 28 minutes before returning to make an emergency landing while still heavy with unburned fuel, which then ignited after a rough touchdown. Flames quickly engulfed the aircraft, killing 41 of the 78 people aboard.

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Plane lands in Moscow covered in flames; 1 death reported

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 05 May 2019 18:17:34 +0000

In this image provided by Riccardo Dalla Francesca shows smoke rises from a fire on a plane at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday, May 5, 2019. (Photo by RICCARDO DALLA FRANCESCA via AP)

An airplane belonging to flagship Russian carrier Aeroflot landed in Moscow covered in flames and with smoke billowing from the rear Sunday, and officials said one person died and at least four were injured.

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