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Crew member injured as Samoa Airways plane veers off runway

Initial reports indicate that the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during its final approach and landing on Wednesday morning, Samoa Airways said in a statement.

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Initial reports indicate that the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during its final approach and landing on Wednesday morning, Samoa Airways said in a statement.

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    Crew member injured as Samoa Airways plane veers off runway

    What happened

    Initial reports indicate that the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during its final approach and landing on Wednesday morning, Samoa Airways said in a statement. Crew member injured as Samoa Airways plane veers off runway

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    The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.

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