Nation IN BRIEF : ARIZONA : 7 Survive Air Crash Near Grand Canyon
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
All seven people aboard survived the crash of a sightseeing plane a half-mile from the Grand Canyon airport. The plane had just completed a tour over the canyon, Coconino County, Ariz., sheriff’s deputies reported. Five of the injured were taken to an area hospital. “We understand that all seven aboard were Swiss nationals,” said a hospital spokeswoman. One of the injured was an 11-year old boy. “Two of the injured walked away” from the crash and had only slight injuries, officials said.
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