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Continental Airlines/Air Micronesia, Flight 614, a Boeing
727-92C, N18479, crashed while attempting to land when the
right main landing gear separated from the aircraft. The
aircraft touched down 13 feet short of the runway. It
gradually veered off and came to rest in the jungle about
1,700 ft beyond the initial touchdown. Fire erupted along
the right side of the aircraft as it came to a stop. All 73
on board escaped before fire destroyed the aircraft.
Only three received injuries. |
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