An Indonesian air force C-130 crashed in in the city of Medan on Tuesday, crashing into two empty residential buildings and killing dozens.

According to Al Jazeera, the pilot of the plane radioed to report a problem after takeoff, after which the plane caught fire and crashed. The C-130 was a military plane undergoing a perfectly standard trip, transporting military and their families. 12 crew and 101 passengers where on board, and account for most of the casualties. The total death toll is unclear. Al Jazeera reports 110, while CNN reports 53.

Per Al Jazeera:

The pilot radioed in, saying there was an issue with the plane…he tried to turn back and then the plane went down over Medan. The plane went down in a populated area, hitting two empty buildings. That number could have been much higher

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This is the second time in ten years that a plane has crashed in the city. In 2005, it was a Malaysian Airlines 737 that struck a crowded residential area. The cause of the crash is still unknown. The Indonesian military has understandably started an investigation to try and find out.

Source: Al Jazeera

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