Airbus A320 accident in Hunduras

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Written by Administrator
Saturday, 31 May 2008 05:35

An Airbus A320 skidded off a wet runway on landing at Tequcigalpa airport Friday, May 30, in Honduras. At least five people, including one of the pilots, were killed in the accident, according to Reuters.com.

One hundred and forty people were onboard the Grupo Taca Airlines flight from San Salvador. The airplane had veered of the runway into a road and crashed into cars and buildings.

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Here is a simulation of the accident
Thursday, 05 June 2008 15:56
Guest wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdQDxuJHifc
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One of the most dangerous airports in the world
Saturday, 31 May 2008 18:44
Mark wrote:
Very steep approach, mountains, sharp turns, short runway. I wouldn't want to land there with these low visibility conditions.
look at this scary approach at Tequcigalpa (TGU) airport:
Approach at TGU.

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