Two Dead In FedEx MD-11 Crash

Editorial Staff

Monday, March 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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A FedEx MD-11 crashed during a hard landing at Tokyo Narita Airport, resulting in the deaths of both pilots.
Airport video showed the aircraft landing hard, porpoising, dragging its left wing, and then catching fire.
Despite clear weather, strong crosswinds were reported at the time of the incident, which originated from Guangzhou, China.

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The pilots aboard a FedEx MD-11 died when the aircraft crashed during a hard landing at Tokyo Narita Airport on Sunday. An airport video camera shows the aircraft landing hard and porpoising before the left wing drags and a fire ensues. Weather was clear but strong crosswinds were reported. Media reports said the crew was from the U.S. The flight originated in Guangzhou in southern China.