Illustrative image (Source: www.khmertimeskh.com) Hanoi (VNA) – A Cambodian man died after falling from a planeafter it took off from an airport in the northern province of Siem Reap onJanuary 1, Kyodo news agency reported.
Airport officials said the victim, who was in his late 30s, had sneakedinto Siem Reap International Airport and hidden in the plane's landing gearbefore falling from a height of about 30 meters following takeoff.
The accident happened at around 10:20 am on January 1 after the LanmeiAirlines plane lifted off the runway.
According to officials, who have checked airport security camerafootage, the man entered the airport via an unofficial entry point and made hisway to the runway unnoticed. He is believed to have a mental illness, theyadded.
It is the first time this kind of incident has taken place in Cambodia,according to the officials. -VNA
Airport officials said the victim, who was in his late 30s, had sneakedinto Siem Reap International Airport and hidden in the plane's landing gearbefore falling from a height of about 30 meters following takeoff.
The accident happened at around 10:20 am on January 1 after the LanmeiAirlines plane lifted off the runway.
According to officials, who have checked airport security camerafootage, the man entered the airport via an unofficial entry point and made hisway to the runway unnoticed. He is believed to have a mental illness, theyadded.
It is the first time this kind of incident has taken place in Cambodia,according to the officials. -VNA
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