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Russia plane crash: Dozens killed in Rostov-on-Don Russia plane crash: Dozens killed in Rostov-on-Don
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A passenger jet has crashed in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don killing all 55 passengers and six crew on board, officials say. A passenger jet has crashed in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don killing all 55 passengers and seven crew on board, officials say.
The FlyDubai Boeing 737-800, coming from Dubai, missed the runway as it attempted to land at 03:50 local time (00:50 GMT) on Saturday.The FlyDubai Boeing 737-800, coming from Dubai, missed the runway as it attempted to land at 03:50 local time (00:50 GMT) on Saturday.
It is not clear what caused the crash but poor visibility and high winds are being considered as a factor.It is not clear what caused the crash but poor visibility and high winds are being considered as a factor.
There were reports of a fire or an explosion on board.There were reports of a fire or an explosion on board.
Reports say the plane abandoned its initial attempt to land and circled for two hours before crashing at the second attempt.Reports say the plane abandoned its initial attempt to land and circled for two hours before crashing at the second attempt.
Most of the passengers on board flight FZ981 were Russian, the regional governor said on television. It came down about 250m (800ft) short of the start of the runway in Rostov, some 950km (600 miles) south of Moscow.
Another official said three foreigners were on the passenger list, Reuters reported, but this has not been confirmed. Most of the passengers on board flight FZ981 were Russian, the regional governor said. Another official said three foreigners were on the passenger list, Reuters reported, but this has not been confirmed.
About 700 rescue workers are at the site of the crash and the fire has been extinguished, media reports say. A CCTV video showed what appeared to be a plane landing at the airport before being engulfed in a huge fire.
A search is under way for the plane's flight recorders. About 700 rescue workers were sent to the site of the crash and the fire was extinguished, media reports said.
A search is under way for the plane's flight recorders and an investigation has been opened into the cause of the crash.
Other flights have been diverted away from the airport.Other flights have been diverted away from the airport.
A CCTV video showed what appeared to be a plane landing at the airport before being engulfed in a huge fire. Its authenticity has not been verified.
In a statement on its Facebook page, the airliner confirmed the "tragic accident" and said an emergency response has been put in place.In a statement on its Facebook page, the airliner confirmed the "tragic accident" and said an emergency response has been put in place.
Boeing said on Twitter its team was working to gather more details.Boeing said on Twitter its team was working to gather more details.
FlyDubai, a low cost carrier launched in 2009 with a hub in Dubai, operates flights to some 90 destinations.FlyDubai, a low cost carrier launched in 2009 with a hub in Dubai, operates flights to some 90 destinations.