Damaged Russian plane lands successfully

18 Jun, 2007 08:57 / Updated 17 years ago

A Russian plane with 120 people on board has successfully landed at the city of Khabarovsk in the Far East despite losing part of its radio-locator during the flight.

After the ‘IL-62’ landed, it was discovered that the front of the plane was totally destroyed. The crew reported hearing a loud 'clap' while the plane was flying through a storm but the aircraft continued to function normally. It is believed the plane may have been struck by lightening.  An investigation is underway.