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Myanmar military aircraft accident forces the closure of country’s biggest airport

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epa07820879 A handout photo made available by Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation shows people during a removal operation of a damaged Myanmar military transport aircraft after it skidded off the runway at Yangon International Airport, Yangon, Myanmar, 05 August 2019. Yangon International Airport extends its closure until 02:00 AM local time of 06 September after Myanmar Air Force's Shaanxi Y-8 transport aircraft skidded off the runway on 05 September 10:36 AM local time during its takeoff for training purpose. EPA-EFE/DCA MYANMAR HANDOUT BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Handout photos made available by Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation shows people during a removal operation of a damaged Myanmar military transport aircraft after it skidded off the runway at Yangon International Airport, Yangon, Myanmar.

Yangon International Airport extended its closure until 02:00 AM local time of 06 September after Myanmar Air Force’s Shaanxi Y-8 transport aircraft skidded off the runway on 05 September 10:36 AM local time during its take-off for training purpose.

Photos:EPA-EFE/DCA MYANMAR

Myanmar military aircraft accident forces the closure of country's biggest airport

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Topics MyanmarShaanxi Y-8YangonYangon International Airport

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