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Trans-Asia (ICAO Code: TSX) was an airline from Kazakhstan, which operated a fleet of two leased Ilyushin Il-62M aircraft.[1] The company was founded in 1996 and ceased to exist in 1999.[2]
Accidents and incidents
edit- On 24 April 1998, an engine of an Ilyushin Il-62M (registered YR-IRD) exploded shortly before take-off of the aircraft, which was operating a passenger flight from Istanbul Atatürk Airport on behalf of Trans-Asia. Due to the ensuing fire, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. All 64 passengers and 9 crew members on board survived.[2]
References
edit- ^ Flight International, 3–9 October 2006
- ^ a b Information about Trans-Asia at the Aviation Safety Network
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