Pilot hurt as plane lands atop another in Argentina

21 January,2010 12:10 PM IST |   |  IANS

A pilot was injured when a crop-dusting aircraft landed on top of another at an airport in Argentina's Junin town.


A pilot was injured when a crop-dusting aircraft landed on top of another at an airport in Argentina's Junin town.

"Literally, one plane climbed on the other when the two were conducting landing manoeuvres," a spokesperson for the civil aviation administration said, adding that the pilot's injuries were not serious.

Junin is 250 km northwest of the Argentine capital.

The collision on the landing strip at the Junin Aeroclub took place early Wednesday.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
Argentina plane mishap Junin town