May 10
A Russian military transport aircraft, an Ilyushin 76, had the back ramp door burst open at around
3,000 metres while flying over the city of Mbuji-Mayi in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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A number of persons, about 200 including
women and children, were sucked out and fell to their deaths
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"...there were only about 20 survivors"
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Media Report:- ABC
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Hangar Collapse at Canberra
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May 8
A new VIP hangar under construction at Canberra airport has collapsed
causing major structural damage
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"It was due to be completed this October to house the Federal Government's new VIP fleet of
aircraft"
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Media reports have 12 workers injured, one is in serious condition in hospital
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Media Report:- ABC
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