Zanoza/Marat Uraliev(BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan) — A cargo plane operated by ACT airlines crashed near the capital of Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan, killing 33 people, authorities announced on Monday.
The accident took place at about 7:30 a.m. in the village of Dacha Su near Manas International Airport. The victims include four people on the plane and dozens of residents of the village.
Authorities believe pilot error is to blame.
Several injured, including at least three children, were reportedly transferred to a local hospital, according to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The Boeing 747 cargo plane destroyed 15 homes when it crashed.
Boeing released a statement expressing condolences and saying “A Boeing technical team stands ready to provide assistance at the request and under the direction of government investigating authorities.”
Turkish Airlines tweeted out its condolences after the incident.
Our condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in the tragic incident involving an ACT Airlines aircraft in Kyrgyzstan.
— Turkish Airlines (@TurkishAirlines) January 16, 2017
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