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Feb 14 2008

10 Injured As Plane Crashes In Armenia
February 14, 2008 5:47 a.m. EST

Preciosa Dumlao – AHN News Writer
Yerevan, Armenia (AHN) – At least 10 people were injured when a plane
crashed on a runway and erupted into flames during takeoff in
Yerevan, capital city Thursday, civil aviation official said.

Avtion Movsesian, an official at the Zvarnots Airport said the
Canadaair DRJ-100 was carrying 21 people, including 18 passengers and
three crews when it crashed at the Zvartnots Airport runway. The
plane was owned by Belarus’ state airline Belavia.

The plane was heading for Minsh, Belarus when it flipped over and
burst into flames.

Ten people were wounded and taken to hospital but airport
spokesperson said their injuries were not serious.