http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCABRE8BP07720121226?sp=true
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The flight recorder has been recovered from the Antonov-72 plane...that crashed near Shymkent...killing all 27 aboard.
It was carrying 20 senior Kazakh security officials and 7 crew.
The Russian plane...built in 1990...crashed and was totally destroyed...while circling the airport...during bad weather.
Witnesses described a loud explosion and huge fire.
The 2-engine Antonov is considered a workhorse plane.
The crash is another serious blow to Russia's aviation industry.
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