Broken wings: the story of the deadly Ethiopian plane crash

17 March 2019 - 00:00
By PAUL ASH

'The aeroplane seemed to tip sharply for a fraction of a second, then it started up for about 10 feet [3m]; this was followed by a short, sharp dive and a crash in the field. Instantly the dust rose in a yellow, choking cloud that spread a dull pall over the great white man-made bird that had dashed to its death."

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