• Emirates confirmed that 282 passengers and the 18 crew members were safe. EPA
    Emirates confirmed that 282 passengers and the 18 crew members were safe. EPA
  • A still picture taken from an amateur video shows smoke rising. Scott Macpherson / Handout via Reuters
    A still picture taken from an amateur video shows smoke rising. Scott Macpherson / Handout via Reuters
  • A still picture taken from an amateur video shows the moment an explosion occurs on the plane. Scott Macpherson / Handout via Reuters
    A still picture taken from an amateur video shows the moment an explosion occurs on the plane. Scott Macpherson / Handout via Reuters
  • Emirates flight EK521 on fire on the runway of Dubai International Airport on August 3. Emirates has confirmed that an incident happened at about 12.45pm local time.
    Emirates flight EK521 on fire on the runway of Dubai International Airport on August 3. Emirates has confirmed that an incident happened at about 12.45pm local time.
  • This image shows an Emirates aircraft on fire at Dubai Airport. Emirates has confirmed that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on August.
    This image shows an Emirates aircraft on fire at Dubai Airport. Emirates has confirmed that an incident happened at Dubai International Airport on August.
  • Early reports said the plane crash-landed and caught fire.
    Early reports said the plane crash-landed and caught fire.

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Emirates flight crash lands at Dubai airport - in pictures

The National staff

August 03, 2016

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A plane carrying 300 people caught fire on the runway during landing at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

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