Air France airbus goes down - Page 4

Steve_A · 06-01-2009, 10:01 AM

Hi Everybody,

Just got word that an Air France Airbus went down off the Brazilian coast with 215 aboard. The flight number I believe is AF 447.

It was going from Rio de Janeiro to Paris and went off the radar over the sea.

Normally the air routes follow the coast until the Northeastern tip of Brazil and make a right to fly over Cabo Verde and on to the African coast where they follow the coast up to Europe.

The weather here in Recife is heavy rain and could be a factor.

It's not clear if the aeroplane went down before the 'right turn' or just after. When I get more news I will let you know.

Best regards,

Steve

06-01-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
Steve_A Project Avalon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northeastern Brazil Posts: 1,259	Air France airbus goes down Hi Everybody, Just got word that an Air France Airbus went down off the Brazilian coast with 215 aboard. The flight number I believe is AF 447. It was going from Rio de Janeiro to Paris and went off the radar over the sea. Normally the air routes follow the coast until the Northeastern tip of Brazil and make a right to fly over Cabo Verde and on to the African coast where they follow the coast up to Europe. The weather here in Recife is heavy rain and could be a factor. It's not clear if the aeroplane went down before the 'right turn' or just after. When I get more news I will let you know. Best regards, Steve Last edited by Steve_A; 06-01-2009 at 10:09 AM.