Aires Plane Crash at San Andres Island Colombia
The Aires plane crash at San Andres Island in Colombia has been called a miracle. With 131 people on board, only 1 died, given the situation of the plane — how it broke apart and it slid onto the runway.
Colombian Air Force Col. David Barrero said officials were investigating reports the plane had been hit by lightning before crashing at 1:49 a.m. (3:49 a.m. EDT; 0649 GMT) on San Andres Island, a resort area of 78,000 people about 120 miles (190 kilometers) east of the Nicaraguan coast.
San Andres Gov. Pedro Gallardo said 125 passengers and six crew members had been aboard Aires Flight 8520, but the only person killed was Amar Fernandez de Barreto, 68.
“It was a miracle and we have to give thanks to God,” that only one person died, said Gov. Pedro Gallardo.
Officials said 119 people were treated or checked at local clinics and five of them were seriously injured.
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