Armenian Crashed Plane Flight Recorder Found in Iran

PanARMENIAN.Net - Executive Director of Payam airport Ahmad Sanei informed that March 29 an expert group examined the site of crash of An-12 plane and found the flight recorder and dead bodies of the birds that collided into the plane. Armenian Ambassador to Iran and airlines' representatives are also expected to arrive at the site to take final decision on the evacuation of the plane remnants, reported Irna.



To remind, March 28 at 4.40 p.m. local time An-12 fright carrier owned by Fenix airlines collided in a flock of birds. As result three out of four engines were disabled, reported the RA MFA press office. The crew consisting of 12 people (11 Armenian citizens and 1 Ukrainian) managed to land near the Iranian town of Karaj. Four crewmembers received wounds and were taken to hospital. The plane was gutted by flames after all 12 people on board and the cargo were safely evacuated.