The plane crashed into a heavily populated residential area seconds after taking off. Dozens of houses and cars were destroyed and 49 people perished on the ground. 17 passengers survived the accident. Observers reported smelling Durian fruit in the crash, leading to suggestions that the plane was overloaded with the prized fruit. The director of the airline initially denied that durian was on board but later admitted that 2,7 tonnes were loaded. (5 September 2005)
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Thursday 12th of November 1981 (-) — Actor William Holden dies of exsanguination. Holden, alone and intoxicated slipped on a rug, severely lacerating his forehead on a teak bedside table and bled to death. He was found in his apartment on the fourth floor, number 43, four days later.