- We received a request for assistance in locating a missing aircraft – gave reporters Rathke. – We are currently investigating the content of the request sent to us to find out how we can best meet Indonesia’s appeal – he stressed.
In the search for machines involved are so far the authorities of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. QZ 8501 flight passengers looking for a crew of several warships and aircraft.
When the missing Malaysian plane?
AirAsia line plane disappeared in a route between western Indonesia and Singapore. QZ 8501 flight began in Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, about 5.31 (about 23.31 on Saturday Polish time). The plane was landing at Singapore Changi Airport after a three hour flight.
Airbus A320 aircraft disappeared from radar at. 6.17 (00.17 Polish time) on Sunday, flying in dense clouds storm. When communication is lost aircraft was probably the Java Sea between the islands of Borneo and Java. The last contact with the crew took place about 6.13 (00.13 Polish time).
The pilot then asked for permission to correct the course and fly at an altitude of 38 thousand. feet, which is about six thousand feet higher than planned, in order to “bypass the cloud”. Representatives of the Indonesian authorities indicate that there were no then no problems.
What are search conducted by the Indonesian authorities?
– The Indonesian authorities are doing everything they can to find the plane and save the passengers. Best yet refrain from speculation – said in the morning the owner of AirAsia Tony Fernandes. – Our priority is the care of families now – said at a press conference.
In the morning the Indonesian authorities also reported that engaged in the exploration of Australian aircraft at sea wytropiły “objects”, which could be the remains of the machine. – There were they near the island Nangka, more than thousand. kilometers from the place where the lost plane lost contact with AirAsia – Dwi Putranto officer said the military base in Jakarta. Military noted, however, that so far there is no certainty that the “objects” are parts missing Airbus.
In the search for helicopter pilots was further observed oil stains on the surface of the water, which can be the fuel from the tanks in the footsteps of the missing plane . Still, it was confirmed, which are the origin.
How many people were on board the machine?
by AirAsia on board were 155 passengers and seven crew members. 157 people are Indonesians, three citizens of South Korea and one from Singapore and Malaysia. On board were 16 children and an infant.
This is another tragedy that struck this year. Malaysia affiliated carriers. Still does not explain the circumstances of missing plane Malaysia Airlines in March and shoot down other aircraft of this carrier in July over the eastern Ukraine.
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