Post by Fabke on Oct 14, 2004 17:56:40 GMT 2
A MK Cargo Airlines B747-200 (9G-MKJ) crashed today on take off at Halifax airport at around 3.50AM.
Sadly all 7 crewmembers were killed , the crewmembers came from Zimbabwe , South Africa and Great Britain.
It seems the 747 wasn't able to take off and overan the runway , it was carrying 200.000 litres of fuel which caused a enormous explosion.
The 20 years old plane made a stop at Halifax to pick up a load of seafood and refueled before it's flight to Zaragose in Spain.
source : CBC news
Sadly all 7 crewmembers were killed , the crewmembers came from Zimbabwe , South Africa and Great Britain.
It seems the 747 wasn't able to take off and overan the runway , it was carrying 200.000 litres of fuel which caused a enormous explosion.
The 20 years old plane made a stop at Halifax to pick up a load of seafood and refueled before it's flight to Zaragose in Spain.
source : CBC news
