The plane TransAsia with passengers crashed into the river (video)
Passenger aircraft ATR-72 operated by TransAsia Airways fell into the river in Taipei, the capital of Thailand. The basis of the tragedy was the fact that during takeoff, the airliner hit the overpass.
10s of people were injured in consequence of the crash of a passenger plane ATR-72 in Taiwan. Tragedy on the flight, EN route from Taipei to the Islands of the archipelago Zinman, happened about 10:45 local time.
About the plane crash, belonging to the airline TransAsia Airways, said the adept of the Council of safety powers Thomas van, reports Bloomberg. After takeoff the plane touched the bridge or overpass, then collapsed in the Keelung river.
According to the data of the local media on Board were 53 passengers and 5 crew members. It is known that at least 10 people after the collapse of the displaced in the hospital. Some of the passengers remained locked on the plane, some without the help of others managed to climb out on the Bank. According to our information, in consequence of the catastrophe were killed 9 people.
To the scene almost immediately moved specialized services - fire and emergency medical assistance. Rescuers in boats reached the victims caught in the trap in the middle of the river and sent them ashore after providing all required assistance.
From the record of the crash, we can conclude that the problem aboard began long before the ship hit the pier. The plane was literally ripped the asphalt floor, almost hitting a passing car, and then fell in flowing near the river.
ATR-72 - passenger twin-engine turboprop aircraft, designed for medium-haul flights. Managed liner 2 pilots, as on Board can contain up to 74 passengers.
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