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Old 21st Oct 2009, 14:57
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bommair
 
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the aircraft, a Azza Transport B-707-320C was operated by Sudan Airways on lease from Azza Air.

Sharjah AP lists the flight as:
STD 21-Oct 09:00
TO Khartoum
BY Sudan Airways
FLT NBR SUD 2241

...veered sharply to the right after take-off and flipped before crashing.

The aircraft was a Boeing 707-320C, according to a Sudan Airways official. Five of the six crew members worked for Azza Transport, the official said. The loadmaster, who handled the cargo on the plane, worked for Sudan Airways.
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