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A plane crash occurred at an airport in Kerala, India, due to heavy rain and poor landing conditions. The aircraft, a Boeing 737, broke into two, resulting in 18 fatalities, including the pilot and copilot. The plane was carrying 184 passengers, including infants, and six crew members. The crash was attributed to the plane overshooting the runway during a torrential downpour. Authorities have retrieved the black box for investigation, and 23 people were critically injured.

What was the main cause of the plane breaking into two?

• Bird strike

• Pilot error

• Heavy rain during landing

• Engine failure

How many passengers were on board flight IX1134A?

• 150

• 184

• 200

• 220

Who were the two crew members confirmed as killed?

• Captain and copilot

• Security personnel

• Ground staff

• Flight attendants

What was the main reason for the plane overshooting the runway?

• Navigation error

• Engine malfunction

• Late touchdown

• Pilot fatigue

What was retrieved by the authorities after the incident?

• Pilot's logbook

• Passenger luggage

• Flight manual

• Black box