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Air Crash in Mangalore Airport India
An Air India Express aircraft from Dubai has overshot the runway while landing at the Mangalore airport. The plane has crashed and rescue work is on.
The flight reportedly had 156 passengers, 6 crew members
Mangalore airport has a table-top runway which means that it is located on a hill top, which demands accuracy and no room for error while landing.
The Air India plane crashed and burst into flames as it was landing in the city of Mangalore, local media reported.
New Delhi TV reported the plane fell off the end of a cliff at the end of the landing strip meaning rescue operations will be difficult, but there are reports of survivors.
So far, six people are believed to be alive and receiving treatment.
There have been reports the plane touched down properly but could not stop.
The airport received no distress call from the pilot as the aircraft flew in.
Television footage suggested the plane had broken apart and showed smoke billowing from the wreckage as rescue workers tried to put out the flames with foam
One passenger jumped off the plane after the crash
25 fire fighters and ambulances at the crash site. Terrain is making it very difficult
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