Tragic Plane Crash Claims 14 Lives in Brazil's Amazon
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Fourteen people were killed when a small jet crashed in Brazil's Amazonas state during heavy rainfall and poor visibility. The pilot appeared to misjudge the landing route, starting to land halfway down the runway before running out of the landing strip and crashing. The victims were all Brazilian tourists. The airline is investigating the accident, and the Brazilian Air Force has called in investigators to determine the cause of the crash. Barcelos, where the crash occurred, is a popular tourist destination known for fishing and adventure travel.
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