Twin-engine Plane Crashes In North Iran

Bandar Anzali, July 30, IRNA – A twin-engine plane crashed near the Anzali port in northern Iran on Sunday leaving three people on board injured. The accident occurred when the wing of the twin-engine training plane clipped nearby stones in the Coastal park (Qods Boulevard) near the Anzali port. One of the crew members on board suffered a fracture on his leg while two others sustained minor injuries. Part of the plane wing broke down and one of its wheels was destroyed. Fire fighters and rescue teams are carrying the plane to Anzali port. The Russian made twin-engine plane "LIS" was destined to Rasht airport prior to the accident. The amphibious plane crashed at 12 local time (7:30 GMT) due to technical failure./end