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Posted on 09/26/2006 10:05:27 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative
BISHKEK, September 26 (Itar-Tass) -- Manas International Airport in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek has been closed until 6:00 a.m. local time (4:00 a.m. Moscow time) because of a Tuesday collision of two planes, an airport source told Itar-Tass.
All the departures are delayed.
A Tu-154 commercial jetliner hit a tanker aircraft of the international anti-terrorist coalition while taking off at Manas Airport. The jetliner returned to the airport for an emergency landing.
The U.S. tanker aircraft burned down, but people were not hurt. According to the preliminary information, the tanker aircraft came to the runway at an inappropriate time. A final conclusion will be drawn after the investigation.
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Kyrgyzstan Jet Grazes U.S. Tanker Plane
The Associated Press
Tuesday, September 26, 2006; 4:24 PM
Aeroflot is a WMD.
Fortunately
Fun plane to fly in, its like a big stone with wings.
Glad I got to experience it once.
I'm not sure I'd want to have to make an emergency evacuation from one. The emergency slides aren't automatic.
Add another tanker to the KC-330 order, Senator McCain...
Trouble with the lingo may have played a role.
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