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Old 15th July 2009, 09:13 PM
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Default Caspian Airlines crashes in Iran.

Seems there was little chance of survival. 168 presumed dead.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...47-401,00.html
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Old 15th July 2009, 09:53 PM
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Anyone read anywhere what aircraft might have been envolved?

Doesnt look good for them at all.
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Old 15th July 2009, 10:19 PM
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Flight 7908 was a Tu-154M
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Old 15th July 2009, 10:21 PM
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Thanks Nigel.

SMH is confirming that all 168 on board are dead. Another shocking disaster
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Old 16th July 2009, 01:31 PM
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Two Australians who were listed on the passenger manifest are believed to have been killed on this flight.

http://www.smh.com.au/world/australi...0715-dlkj.html
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Old 16th July 2009, 04:51 PM
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i believe EP-CPG (msn 91A-898) was the aircraft involved.

RIP to all those on board.
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