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150 People Missing in Plane Over Amazon

On Friday morning, after a collision in the air with a smaller plane over the amazon, 150 people went missing. The plane had left the jungle city of Manaus and was supposed to land in Brasilia. Since leaving Manaus, it has not been seen.

The other plane that was in the collision was able to land in southern Para with some damage. It was an executive plane that held up to 16 passengers. A farmer reported seeing a large plane flying low...which could most likely be the Gol Airlines jet that was hit.

70 family members as well as friends of the people onboard the large plane are at a warehouse owned by Gol Airlines to wait out and hear any news.

There have been searched launched, most taking place in a forested region. 5 planes have been sent out to search for the missing plane. I cant even imagine what the family members and friends of the victims are going through right now, it must be the worst feeling not knowing where a plane carrying 150 people is. No one has any idea how bad off the plane is, if there is much damage, if there are any survivers? It's a tough call and no one will know for sure until the missing aircraft is found, which will be hopefully soon.

To see more, http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/09/29/brazil.crash.ap/index.html?section=cnn_topstories

posted by Anonymous @ 9/29/2006 09:35:00 PM