It was a tragic ending for FlyDubai flight FZ981 after crashing in Rostov-on-Don, near the airport, 72 miles east of the boarder with Ukraine at 3:50 AM, local time, Saturday. Initial reports said that 55 passengers were killed but according to the local news, fatalities include 55 passengers (4 are children), and 4 crew. According to the flight tracking website, FlightAware, the Boeing 737 aircraft left Dubai Airport last Friday at 10:38 PM and expected to land in Rostov-on-Don 3:49 AM.
Local office of Ministry of Emergency Situations said that the crash site was covered with fire and yet to be extinguished. Based on local news, the plane crashed during a second landing attempt due to poor visibility and bad weather conditions. Reports also said that the aircraft's tail hit the ground 50-100 meters before it hit the runway.
The crash was caught on CCTV and there is also a video showing the crash site.
You may watch the video here:
Other reports are still sketchy and officials are yet to disclose statements about the tragedy
Source : jbsolis
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