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From: avherald.com/h?article=42edca16&opt=0

A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 freighter, registration D-ALCQ performing flight GEC-8460 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with 2 crew and 80 tons of goods, broke into two parts and burst into flames while landing at Riyadh's runway 33L at 11:38L (08:38Z). Captain and first officer received injuries and were taken to local hospitals. Fire fighters were able to extinguish the fire, that broke out in the center area of the aircraft, front and rear portion were visibly not consumed by the fire.

The airport reported, that fire fighters were able to contain the fire.

Lufthansa Cargo said, that the airplane broke in two parts and caught fire. The two crew received injuries, the extent of which is not yet known.

Aviation sources in Riyadh reported, that the crew declared emergency reporting a cargo fire indication while on approach to Riyadh.

Observers on the ground said, that the airplane was already trailing smoke while on final approach.
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Author Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland

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