29.12.2014 07:14
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Monday, December 29, 2014
The aircraft Airbus AirAsia, most likely fell into the sea, the head Indonesian search and rescue agency Bambang Soelisto, reports Reuters.
«According to the assessment of data on the coordinates, the initial assumption – that it is under water” – the official said, adding that the probable search area can be expanded after more detailed assessments. At the same time, he noted that at the moment “it is only a preliminary conclusion».
Earlier that flight QZ8501 Malaysian AirAsia loukostera likely crashed, said Vice President of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla.
As reported IA REGNUM , December 28 Airbus 320-200 airline AirAsia, following on a route from the Indonesian QZ8501 Surabaya to Singapore, disappeared from radar screens at 07:42, while presumably over Javanese sea. On board it was 162 passengers and crew members.
The rescue services and military units in several countries began to search for the aircraft. International search and rescue operation is looking to the Indonesian island of Belitung, located on the border of the Java and South China Sea, said the Indonesian Air Force.
Rescue operation continues to expand. Directs the work of Indonesia, which has mobilized to renewed in the morning on December 29 searches 12 ships, three helicopters and five Air Force aircraft. Prior to this, Singapore has sent military transport aircraft C-130 and two Navy ships, Malaysia sent three ships and a C-130 aircraft, and Australia is also one maritime surveillance aircraft. Intention to send planes or experts voiced India, UK, USA.
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