Japan, Taiwan examine plane at Naha airport

Japan, Taiwan examine plane at Naha airport

NAHA, Japan - Police officers and officials of Japan's Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission examine the wreckage of a China Airlines plane at Okinawa Prefecture's Naha airport Aug. 21. The day before, the plane burst into flames shortly after arriving at the airport.

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