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American 747 Cargo Jet Crashes In Afghanistan, Killing 7

Apr 30, 2013, 00:37 IST

A 747-400 cargo jet crashed this afternoon shortly after taking off from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, killing 7, the AP reported.

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The jet was operated by National Air Cargo, a shipping airline based in Orlando, according to Aviation Safety Network.

The Aviation Herald reported that the Boeing 747 may have stalled at 1,200 feet due to a shifting load.

According to the AP, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the crash, but the US-led military coalition denied that the group was involved.

Twitter user Albert Ramirez tweeted a photo of the black smoke coming from the wreckage, and described the crash:

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Here's the photo:

The aircraft was owned by Wells Fargo Bank, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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