Holiday jet crash in Portugal kills 54. 282 survive
A Dutch charter DC-10 crashed at Faro airport in southern Portugal killing 54 and leaving four missing. Rescue crews freed passengers through ruptures in the fuselage as the plane broke apart on impact. officials reported 282 survivors amid chaotic scenes and praise for quick responses.
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Dutch jumbo jet crashes at Faro airport during storm
A Martinair DC-10 with 340 aboard struck the runway in heavy weather at Faro Portugal, breaking apart and bursting into flames. 54 Christmas travelers died, 282 survived with various injuries. four missing. Pilot cited strong gusts and a wing hit the ground. Fire and rescue teams worked amid smoke as bodies were recovered.
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