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Stowaway crocodile causes plane to crash, 19 people killed
Posted: 10.22.2010 at 3:14 PM
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A stampede of terrified passengers caused the small aircraft to lose balance and tip over in mid-air

A stowaway crocodile on a flight escaped from its carrier bag and sparked an onboard stampede that caused the plane to crash, killing 19 passengers and crew. The croc had been hidden in a passenger's sports bag, allegedly with plans to sell it, but it got loose and sparked panic among the passengers.

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