51.   German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder expressed condolences to the families of the dead soldiers, calling it a tragic accident.

52.   German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder sent condolences to the families of the dead soldiers, calling it a tragic accident.

53.   Government officials quickly called the explosion a tragic accident, but the Israeli government called it a deliberate attack.

54.   Government officials quickly called the explosion a tragic accident, but the Israeli government said it suspected foul play.

55.   Government officials quickly called the explosion a tragic accident, but the Israeli government called it a deliberate attack, and Germany demanded a full accounting.

56.   I again stress, NATO deeply regrets the loss of life from this tragic accident.

57.   In a tragic accident, a woman shot dead her three year old stepson whom she mistook for a burglar.

58.   It is a tragic accident for those involved but I dread to think what the consequences could have been.

59.   NATO said it regretted the tragic accident, but used it as an opportunity to point out the dangers dealing with unexploded devices.

60.   Powell called the collision a tragic accident, and credited the skills of the U.S. crew for safely landing the aircraft.