Taiwan plane bursts into flames in Naha, all reported safe

Taiwan plane bursts into flames in Naha, all reported safe

NAHA, Japan - The wreckage of a China Airlines Boeing 737-800 lies on the tarmac at Naha airport in Okinawa Prefecture on Aug. 20. The airplane burst into flames after landing at the airport, with all 157 passengers and eight crew members reported to be safe.

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