At least 13 people were killed and three were missing after a plane carrying 39 people crash landed in the sea off the coast of Italy Saturday after reporting a technical fault. Many of the 23 survivors had clung to the wings in rough seas about 10 miles off the Sicilian coast. The pilot of the plane, who was injured, had reported engine trouble shortly after take-off and was attempting to land at Palermo airport. According to Italian coastguards the twin-engined turbo-prop aircraft, which can hold up to 50 passengers, remained afloat. Emergency services, including helicopters, were quickly on the scene to pluck survivors to safety. At least six survivors were said to be seriously injured with the others suffering shock and minor injuries.

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