Soviet built plane explodes after takeoff in Angola
An Antonov 26 exploded minutes after leaving Saurimo in northern Angola, killing 42 passengers and six crew. The crash 500 miles east of Luanda occurred in jungle diamond region amid civil conflict with UNITA. Crew nationality disputed between Ukrainian and Russian reports.
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Airline to pay families of crash victims in Taiwan disaster
The Singapore Airlines crash near Taipei left 79 dead and 39 hospitalized with 61 minor injuries. Investigators study black boxes as theories range from a runway mix up to strong winds. The airline will provide 25000 to victims’ families and relief to relatives. Local officials consider missteps with a spare runway under repair and debris from construction equipment.
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