4 killed in plane crash in China

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Last Updated : Sep 15 2016 | 5:57 PM IST
A light aircraft crashed today during an air show in Shijiazhuang, capital of China's northern Hebei Province, killing all four people on board.
The plane, LE-500 model with 4-5 seats, was produced by AVIC Industry Corp. Of China.
A pilot and three customers were onboard when the accident happened at 4 PM, sate-run Xinhua news agency said.
A witness said that the plane suddenly plunged from the sky and hit the ground.
The show started on Tuesday and will end tomorrow.
More than 50 general aviation manufacturers and operators brought around 150 aircraft to the event, which was sponsored by the AVIC flight club.
The show has been an annual gala for flight fan, featuring stunt flights and music performance.

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First Published: Sep 15 2016 | 5:57 PM IST

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