SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) — A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, Iranian state TV and officials in Ukraine said. The Boeing 737-800 is a very common single-aisle, twin-engine jetliner used for short to medium-range flights. A number of 737-800 aircraft have been involved in deadly accidents over the years. Image: Debris is seen from a plane crash on the outskirts of Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard, state TV reported (AP Photos/Mohammad Nasiri)

Source: Egypt Independent January 08, 2020 07:41 UTC