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Cubana de Aviación Flight 1216 overshoots the runway at La Aurora International Airport, killing 18.

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Cubana de Aviación Flight 1216

1999 aviation accident

Cubana de Aviación Flight 1216 was a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 that overran the runway at La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, on 21 December 1999. 8 passengers and 8 crew members on board were killed as well as 2 people on the ground.
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La Aurora International Airport

Airport that serves Guatemala City, Guatemala

La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City, Guatemala. It is located 6.4 kilometres south of Guatemala City's center and 25 km from Antigua Guatemala. It is administered by the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics.
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December 21

Day of the year

December 21 is the 355th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 10 days remain until the end of the year.
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