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A Dornier 228 aircraft of Agni Air in Lukla airport, April 2008.

No survivors in plane crash near Kathmandu - six foreigners killed

(ExplorersWeb/Madrid) A Lukla-bound aircraft crashed earlier today while returning to Kathmandu after being unable to land at destination. All 11 passengers and 3 crew members died on the spot - including 4 Americans, one Japanese and a British national.

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6 foreigners killed in plane crash near KTM

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Wayne Maynard’s flight across the North Pole

Wayne Maynard flying to the North Pole

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Ultra-light crossing of Bering Strait

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Balloon over North Pole in disturbed weather

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SOS call: Polish climbers missing

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