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Hissyspit

(45,788 posts)
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:41 PM Mar 2014

Malaysia Airlines Says It 'Has Lost Contact' With Plane Carrying 239 People

Source: AFP

Malaysia Airlines
27 minutes ago
MEDIA STATEMENT released at 7.24am/8 Mar 2014 MH370 Incident

Sepang, 8 March 2014: Malaysia Airlines confirms that flight MH370 has lost contact with Subang Air Traffic Control at 2.40am, today (8 March 2014).

Flight MH370, operated on the B777-200 aircraft, departed Kuala Lumpur at 12.41am on 8 March 2014. MH370 was expected to land in Beijing at 6.30am the same day. The flight was carrying a total number of 227 passengers (including 2 infants), 12 crew members.

Read more: https://www.facebook.com/my.malaysiaairlines/posts/514299315349933?cid=crisis_management_19726844&stream_ref=10

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Malaysia Airlines Says It 'Has Lost Contact' With Plane Carrying 239 People (Original Post) Hissyspit Mar 2014 OP
Oh boy. TwilightGardener Mar 2014 #1
oh no In_The_Wind Mar 2014 #2
Not good ... sad. n//t cosmicone Mar 2014 #3
Oh no. warrior1 Mar 2014 #4
Uh oh.... N/t 8 track mind Mar 2014 #5
Here is the flight aware tracking FreeState Mar 2014 #6
So sad. go west young man Mar 2014 #10
I wonder if that track is simply calculated, and then AtheistCrusader Mar 2014 #19
Ahh..quite possibly. go west young man Mar 2014 #22
How odd. It appears they had just reached cruising altitude. Hmmm. Hope everyone is ok. nt okaawhatever Mar 2014 #13
Malaysia Airlines loses contact with plane carrying 239 people dipsydoodle Mar 2014 #7
How strange rocktivity Mar 2014 #8
I found it an excellent airline. Puzzled that it was at altitude mainer Mar 2014 #53
Oh, I hope it's OKAY! Cha Mar 2014 #9
thanks for posting shireen Mar 2014 #11
better link... alp227 Mar 2014 #12
Airline's link. :( uppityperson Mar 2014 #14
Don't write them off yet. Only three fatalities related to the 777, ever. AtheistCrusader Mar 2014 #15
Really? MissB Mar 2014 #16
Why what? AtheistCrusader Mar 2014 #17
Yep, that is what I was asking. MissB Mar 2014 #18
Your right. go west young man Mar 2014 #23
rumors of emergency landing in Nanming China riverwalker Mar 2014 #20
China says it never left Vietnamese airspace jsr Mar 2014 #24
at press time, the nanjing landing is unconfirmed pepperbear Mar 2014 #37
Due in Beijing 2.5 hrs ago, at 5:30pm EST undeterred Mar 2014 #21
Somehow I Hope They're Okay. lib87 Mar 2014 #25
Fro Malaysian digest Tsiyu Mar 2014 #26
I don't know if this info. is good. Beacool Mar 2014 #29
nd now Malaysian Digest is offline Tsiyu Mar 2014 #31
I think that the news is not going to be good. Beacool Mar 2014 #35
That's another rumor as well Tsiyu Mar 2014 #38
Wow. I hope this is true! Glimmer of Hope Mar 2014 #30
Probably not true Tsiyu Mar 2014 #32
Let this be true! liberalmuse Mar 2014 #33
I hope you are correct Tsiyu Mar 2014 #36
It doesn't sound good. Beacool Mar 2014 #27
OFFICIAL news release - Seach & Rescue sent out, next of kin being notified Baclava Mar 2014 #28
Another tweet about it, not confirmed either Tsiyu Mar 2014 #34
Really sad. AAO Mar 2014 #39
last point of contact Tsiyu Mar 2014 #40
On CBC (Canadian news) laundry_queen Mar 2014 #41
4 Americans (1 is a baby) ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #43
I just saw the press conference and noted that the infant wasn't included in the number laundry_queen Mar 2014 #44
It struck me as odd too. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2014 #45
I suppose that makes sense in a way, but as you said, still a citizen. nt laundry_queen Mar 2014 #46
3rd Media Statement DeadLetterOffice Mar 2014 #42
List of passengers has been released per twitter Tsiyu Mar 2014 #47
reports that the Vietnamese Navy has confirmed the plane crashed into the ocean joshcryer Mar 2014 #48
Latest from Yahoo FWIW Tsiyu Mar 2014 #49
Here is a better link to shot of passenger list in English Tsiyu Mar 2014 #50
Two large oil slicks spotted off Vietnamese coast: jsr Mar 2014 #51
Oh no!!!!! smokey775 Mar 2014 #52
 

go west young man

(4,856 posts)
10. So sad.
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:05 PM
Mar 2014

Strange that the flight path has them just at the edge of land after crossing all the water and then disappearing.

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)
19. I wonder if that track is simply calculated, and then
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:31 PM
Mar 2014

the update (end) occurs when it didn't appear on ATC radar on schedule...

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
7. Malaysia Airlines loses contact with plane carrying 239 people
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:59 PM
Mar 2014

Authorities have begun to search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 bound for Beijing after air traffic controllers lost contact with the airliner carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members early Saturday morning, the airline said.

Malaysia Airlines said flight MH370 lost touch with Subang Air Traffic Control around 02:40 local time Saturday morning.

The aircraft left Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 00:41 and was expected to land in Beijing at 06:30.

"The flight was carrying 227 passengers (including two infants), 12 crew members," the airline said in a statement.

http://rt.com/news/malaysia-airlines-plane-beijing-570/

rocktivity

(44,555 posts)
8. How strange
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 08:59 PM
Mar 2014

Yesterday, a DU post inspired me to look up how long it would take to fly from New York to Beijing. Malaysia Airlines came up in my results.


rocktivity

mainer

(12,013 posts)
53. I found it an excellent airline. Puzzled that it was at altitude
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 10:57 AM
Mar 2014

when it vanished. It had successfully made its climb to 35,000 feet which is a strange time to have an onboard catastrophe.

I flew this airline some years ago, US to Kuala Lumpur, and KL to Vietnam. I was very, very impressed by the operation. It is a favorite airline of many international travelers.

Malaysia is one of the few countries that has managed to successfully integrate Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and multiple ethnic groups into one functioning nation. I truly hope this was not an act of terrorism.

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)
15. Don't write them off yet. Only three fatalities related to the 777, ever.
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:24 PM
Mar 2014

Four if you count the girl hit by the fire truck in the 'short of runway' crash.

AtheistCrusader

(33,982 posts)
17. Why what?
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:28 PM
Mar 2014

So few fatalities? It's a good aircraft. Did you see the video of what happened in the San Francisco crash? Asiana Airlines Flight 214. They flew that plane into the ground, it bounced back into the air and pirouetted, then crashed. 307 people aboard, only 3 people died.

The trip-7 has a fantastic safety record.

I'm hoping the pilots were able to put it down somewhere intact.

MissB

(15,800 posts)
18. Yep, that is what I was asking.
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:30 PM
Mar 2014

I remember that video - yes it did bounce. I thought maybe it was because it was newer, but it appears to have been around for awhile.

I'll keep that in mind next time I fly!

 

go west young man

(4,856 posts)
23. Your right.
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 09:48 PM
Mar 2014

737-200's and 300's on the other hand. Not so good. I try to avoid them especially as they've aged.

pepperbear

(5,648 posts)
37. at press time, the nanjing landing is unconfirmed
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:04 PM
Mar 2014

-snip-

Malaysia Airlines denied reports circulating on the internet the plane had landed safely in Nanjing China.

"It's not true. We don't know where the plane is now," said Fuad Sharuji, from the the airline's operation control centre.

Mr Fuad confirmed contact was lost two hours into its six-hour flight. The pilots made no distress call.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/malaysia-airlines-plane-missing-with-227-passengers-on-board-20140308-hvgnx.html#ixzz2vKwK6Fwf

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
26. Fro Malaysian digest
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:27 PM
Mar 2014

9:30am - (UNOFFICIAL) Flight MH370 has resurfaced and landed safely in Nanming, China. Early reports say that the aircraft had experienced a cockpit electronics malfunction.

As of this moment, the flight crew and all 239 passengers onboard are believed to be unharmed as some of the crew has already informed their families of their safety.

More updates to come.

http://malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/282-main-tile/492200-mas-kl-beijing-flight-missing.html


Beacool

(30,244 posts)
29. I don't know if this info. is good.
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:55 PM
Mar 2014

I'm switching from one cable channel to another (CNN, FOX and MSNBC), they all are talking as if the plane is still missing.

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
38. That's another rumor as well
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:05 PM
Mar 2014

that it could have crashed in the jungle; some are saying South China Sea, all RUMORS I should add

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
32. Probably not true
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:59 PM
Mar 2014

but your DU name is apropos, eh?

I hope tis true as well, Glimmer, but officials at Nanming say the plane did not land

@mpoppel
Sky News: Authorities at Nanning Airport in China deny internet rumors that missing jet made emergency landing there
9:42pm · 7 Mar 14 · web

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
36. I hope you are correct
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:04 PM
Mar 2014

but I think they were only sick rumors at this point about a safe landing.

The Airline is still reporting that they have lost the plane

Beacool

(30,244 posts)
27. It doesn't sound good.
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:52 PM
Mar 2014

I'm praying for these people, but every expert I've heard so far thinks that it'll be a bad outcome.

Those poor people.........

 

Baclava

(12,047 posts)
28. OFFICIAL news release - Seach & Rescue sent out, next of kin being notified
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 10:54 PM
Mar 2014
Malaysia Airlines MH370 Flight Incident - 2nd Media Statement

'We deeply regret that we have lost all contacts with flight MH370 which departed Kuala Lumpur at 12.41 am earlier this morning bound for Beijing. The aircraft was scheduled to land at Beijing International Airport at 6.30am local Beijing time. Subang Air Traffic Control reported that it lost contact at 2.40am (local Malaysia time) today.

Flight MH370 was operated on a Boeing B777-200 aircraft. The flight was carrying a total number of 239 passengers and crew – comprising 227 passengers (including 2 infants), 12 crew members. The passengers were of 13 different nationalities.

Malaysia Airlines is currently working with the authorities who have activated their Search and Rescue team to locate the aircraft. Our team is currently calling the next-of-kin of passengers and crew.

Focus of the airline is to work with the emergency responders and authorities and mobilize its full support. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected passengers and crew and their family members. The airline will provide regular updates on the situation.

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/site/dark-site.html

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
34. Another tweet about it, not confirmed either
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:02 PM
Mar 2014

Police, journalists at Beijing airport, 'but no relatives waiting for passengers' of missing plane - @MalcolmMoore

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
40. last point of contact
Fri Mar 7, 2014, 11:34 PM
Mar 2014

@mpoppel
REU: MALAYSIA AIRLINES SAYS LAST POINT OF CONTACT WITH FLIGHT MH370 WAS 120 NAUTICAL MILES OFF KOTA BHARU OVER S CHINA SEA
10:30pm · 7 Mar 14 · web


Malaysia Airlines says passengers on missing flight were from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, France, US, New Zealand, Ukraine, Canada, Russia, Taiwan, Italy, Netherlands, Austria

Malaysia Airlines says pilot was Capt. Zaharie Ahmad Shah, 53; he joined airlines in 1981 - statement

laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
41. On CBC (Canadian news)
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:05 AM
Mar 2014

they were reporting that particular plane was involved in a runway accident that damaged the wing enough to put the plane out of service for some time. I hope it's not shoddy repairs or something.
2 Canadians were on board, and I think they mentioned 3 Americans.
CBC is being guarded with wording but they keep having 'experts' on that are basically saying, "yeah, it's probably not good at all, likely a catastrophic failure".

laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
44. I just saw the press conference and noted that the infant wasn't included in the number
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:16 AM
Mar 2014

Not sure why they would say, "3 US citizens plus one infant." That would be 4 US citizens. Why they make the distinction, I don't know.

Was coming here to fix it, but you already did. Thanks.

ScreamingMeemie

(68,918 posts)
45. It struck me as odd too.
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:19 AM
Mar 2014

Unless they were going by tickets purchased, with three people having a ticket and one being a baby in arms. But, still, he/she is an American citizen.

DeadLetterOffice

(1,352 posts)
42. 3rd Media Statement
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:08 AM
Mar 2014
Saturday, March 08, 10:30 AM MYT +0800 Malaysia Airlines MH370 Flight Incident - 3rd Media Statement
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are deeply saddened this morning with the news on MH370.

Malaysia Airlines confirms that flight MH370 had lost contact with Subang Air Traffic Control at 2.40am, today. There has been speculation that the aircraft has landed at Nanming. We are working to verify the authenticity of the report and others.

Flight MH370 was operated on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft. It departed Kuala Lumpur at 12.41 am earlier this morning bound for Beijing. The aircraft was scheduled to land at Beijing International Airport at 6.30am local Beijing time.

The flight was carrying a total number of 239 passengers and crew – comprising 227 passengers (including 2 infants), 12 crew members. The passengers were of 14 different nationalities.
<snip>
This flight was a code share with China Southern Airlines.

We are working with authorities who have activated their Search and Rescue team to locate the aircraft.

Our team is currently calling the next-of-kin of passengers and crew.

The flight was piloted by Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah, a Malaysian aged 53. He has a total flying hours of 18,365 hours. He joined Malaysia Airlines in 1981. First officer, Fariq Ab.Hamid, a Malaysian, is aged 27. He has a total flying hours of 2,763 hours. He joined Malaysia Airlines in 2007.

Our focus now is to work with the emergency responders and authorities and mobilize its full support. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected passengers and crew and their family members.


ETA web url: http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/site/dark-site.html

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
48. reports that the Vietnamese Navy has confirmed the plane crashed into the ocean
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 12:53 AM
Mar 2014
UPDATE [12:37]: Tuoi Tre, a leading daily in Vietnam, reports that the Vietnamese Navy has confirmed the plane crashed into the ocean. According to Navy Admiral Ngo Van Phat, Commander of the Region 5, military radar recorded that the plane crashed into the sea at a location 153 miles South of Phu Quoc island.


http://my.news.yahoo.com/mas-aircraft-goes-missing--says-airline-023820132.html

RIP

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
49. Latest from Yahoo FWIW
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 04:48 AM
Mar 2014
http://my.news.yahoo.com/mas-aircraft-goes-missing--says-airline-023820132.html

These updates are contradictory as is most reporting on this tragic event, but here's the latest:



UPDATE [3:03pm]: At KLIA, the brother of a passenger says relatives are being told to bring a valid passport because they need to 'travel to the crash site'. Relatives have to be at KLIA before 6pm with valid passports for MAS to make 'travel arrangements'.

Police are escorting grief-stricken relatives out of the holding room. Many are distraught and in tears.



UPDATE [2:36pm]: Malaysian Transport Minister Hishamuddin Hussein denies reports that signal from aircraft has been received in the south of Vietnam. He says the government has no information of any wreckage at the moment, but 'are looking at all possibilities'.

The Malaysian government has dispatched a plane, two helicopters and four vessels to search seas off its east coast in the South China Sea. The Philippines also sends three navy patrol boats and a surveillance plane.

jsr

(7,712 posts)
51. Two large oil slicks spotted off Vietnamese coast:
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 10:20 AM
Mar 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/malaysia-airlines-plane-vanishes-over-south-china-sea/2014/03/08/97b1eb4a-a69f-11e3-bf3d-63f593e487a9_story.html

BEIJING — Vietnamese air force planes have spotted two large oil slicks that officials believe are from a Malaysia Airlines flight that suddenly vanished from air traffic control screens and was presumed to have crashed early Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

Search and rescue vessels and planes from Southeast Asia have been scouring the waters of the South China Sea in search of the Boeing 777 carrying 239 people, including three Americans.

A Vietnamese government statement says the slicks were spotted off the southern tip of the country and were consistent with the kinds that would be left by fuel from a crashed jet, according to AP.
 

smokey775

(228 posts)
52. Oh no!!!!!
Sat Mar 8, 2014, 10:53 AM
Mar 2014

I hope this isn't the aircraft, but at this point, it's looking like that plane went down with all passengers and crew members lost.

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