42 killed in China plane crash

At least 42 people died when a passenger jet overshot a runway in north-east China today and burst into flames.

Tue, 24 Aug, 2010 - 21:02

At least 42 people died when a passenger jet overshot a runway in north-east China today and burst into flames.

The Henan Airlines plane carrying 91 passengers and crew crashed in Heilongjiang province’s Yichun city, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

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