uk.eurosport.yahoo.com - 1/5/2009
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Rate it! 32 votes Fernando Alonso has escaped unhurt after being in a plane crash in Malindi, Kenya, according to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. Alonso and his family were in the process of taking off around 6pm on Sunday when the private jet touched an airport building and damaged a ...
autosport.com - 1/5/2009
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Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has escaped unhurt
following a plane incident in Kenya, Italian and Spanish...
press report.
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Alonso unhurt in plane incident
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Former Formula One Champion Alonso Escapes Unscatched From Plane Accident
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... Alonso, his wife Raquel Del Rosario, his brother-in-law Marta Del Rosario and the pilot Alberto Fernandez were all unhurt in the accident. “It’s not as serious as it appears on the Internet,” said a spokeswoman for the Spaniard. “But Fernando’s had to postpone his return and will fly back today.” Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper reported that the private plane had clipped a wing on the terminal building as it was preparing to take off.
Alonso escapes Kenyan plane crash unhurt
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... like your New Year's too, eh?). It seems that while the accident wasn't particularly serious, Alonso, his wife and his brother-in-law needed to postpone their return home until Monday. Side note: After commenting on this crash, Alonso's manager is again quoted as suggesting that his client has a longstanding interest in getting a shot at the driver's seat for Ferrari, yet Alonso is contracted with Renault through 2010. Hat tip to reader Dan! [Source: Yahoo Eurosport UK - Photo: Mark McArdle CC 2.0] Alonso escapes Kenyan plane crash ...
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