“We confirm that SJ182 had lost contact today, Jan 9 2021 at 14:40 local time. There were 6 crews, 40 adults, 7 children, and 3 infants. Sending deepest condolence for the passengers, crews, and families. We’re still coordinating with the authorities to send the supports needed”.
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A passenger plane of Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air carrying more than 50 people on board crashed into waters off Jakarta today.
A passenger plane of Indonesia’s Sriwijaya Air carrying more than 50 people on board crashed into waters off Jakarta today. A statement released by the Sriwijaya Air, said the Boeing 737-500 was on an estimated 90-minute flight from Jakarta to Pontianak, capital of West Kalimantan province on Indonesia’s Borneo island.
Captain EKo Surya Hadi, commander of Trisula coast guard ship said, human body parts and debris of the plane were found. Spokesman of Indonesia’s National Search and Rescue Office Yusuf Latief said rescue teams were heading to the scene after receiving information.
The plane is not a 737 Max, the Boeing model involved in two major crashes in recent years