Wednesday, 29 March 2017

Video/Photos: Plane carrying 141 people burst into flames after landing in Peru

Video/Photos: Plane carrying 141 people burst into flames after landing in Peru
A Peruvian airliner carrying 141 passengers on board has been involved in an accident at the Francisco Carlie Airport in Jauja, Peru

Reports said that the airplane, Boeing 737-300 which was a special flight from the capital, Lima, to Jauja, swerved off the runway and burst into flames upon its arrival at the airport around 4:30 pm on Tuesday local time.
Video/Photos: Plane carrying 141 people burst into flames after landing in Peru

In a statement released by the carrier, it said none of the passengers on board suffered any severe injuries from the crash, saying that all travellers were safely evacuated from the aeroplane.

However, according to Le Republica, atleast 26 people, including a child, were wounded in the event.
Eyewitnesses said the pilot lost control of the plane in high winds, while another report claimed the flame was caused by an exploding tire.
Video/Photos: Plane carrying 141 people burst into flames after landing in Peru

Peruvian Interior Minister, Carlos Basombrio said the fire had possibly started when the plane's wing scraped the runway.

Speaking to the local media, Basombrio said: “The plane couldn't stop on the runway and they made a maneuver to stop it with the wing and that appears to have caused the fire.

However, investigation on the reason for combustion has been commenced.

Video/Photos: Plane carrying 141 people burst into flames after landing in Peru

Video/Photos: Plane carrying 141 people burst into flames after landing in Peru

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