Rescue mission of AirAsia flight 8501 called off

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Rescue Mission Of AirAsia Flight 8501 Called Off
By Christian Weiss

JAKARTA: -- New developments are coming to light regarding the Indonesia AirAsia flight 8501 plane crash that occurred on December 28, 2014. The search has now been called off, but officials are saying that the rescue mission, although not 100% effective, was commendable.

The flight, an Airbus A320-216, had crashed into the Java Sea as a result of bad weather and/or in part to the faulty operations of the co-pilot. The unfortunate tragedy killed 155 people and 7 crew members. Of that number, 106 bodies were found, and 56 still remain unaccounted for. In February, only 72 bodies were recovered.

The flight started off well, cruising at around 32,000 feet. About 11:12 p.m. UTC, the pilot had requested permission to fly at a higher elevation of 38,000 feet in an attempt to circumvent the bad weather. The plane climbed steeply in about 30 seconds to the altitude of 37,400 feet, while experiencing severe turbulence. Experts say that the plane was going a speed rate of nearly double what it should be in terms of aviation.

Back in February, Indonesian transportation minister, Ignasius Jonan, told CNN that the AirAsia jet stalled after its violent ascent. After stalling, the plane descended to below 24,000 feet out of radar detection.

Full story: http://clapway.com/2015/03/17/airasia-flight-8501-called-off123/

-- CLAPWAY 2015-03-18

[lumply]

It was not a rescue mission after the first 3/4 days of the accident occurring, it was to recover the bodies and wreckage.

[Johnny S]

Officials say ....

[Chicog]

It was not a rescue mission after the first 3/4 days of the accident occurring, it was to recover the bodies and wreckage.

Probably the first 3/4 minutes to be honest. I don't see what else they will find now, nature has a way of cleaning house.

Now leave the wreck undisturbed, it is a grave marker. RIP and condolences to the families.

I hope the findings from the accident report lead to all and any recommended action being taken prevent a recurrence.

Although the airlines and the manufacturers will do their best to abdicate responsibility and avoid spending money as usual.