Plane crashes on takeoff at Malta Airport, 5 aboard killed
plane has crashed after takeoff from Malta International Airport
Valleta - Arab Today
Officials said a light plane has crashed after takeoff from Malta International Airport, killing all five people on board, ABC news reported.
The twin-prop Metroliner tipped toward the right and crashed into the ground soon after lifting off at 7:20 a.m. Monday, bursting into flames, eyewitnesses said.
Part of the burning wreckage ended up on a road outside the perimeter of the airport.
The airplane was on its way to Misrata, Libya.
Malta International Airport is temporarily closed until the debris is cleared.
Source: MENA
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