Chinese jet hits mountain; at least 118 people killed

Tuesday, April 16, 2002

KIMHAE, South Korea -- Its passengers screaming in terror, a Chinese jet plowed into a fog-shrouded mountain in South Korea on Monday, killing at least 118 people. The plane caught fire and skidded 100 yards but somehow 39 of those aboard survived.

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