Family members gathered at a victim identification center in Jakarta and at a crisis center in Pontianak, where they waited for any news of their loved ones. Here s what we know about the victims so far.
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Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 crash places Indonesia s aviation safety under fresh spotlight
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The Boeing 737-500 was carrying 62 people when it disappeared from radar screens four minutes into its journey to Pontianak.
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Indonesia s chequered air safety record is again in the spotlight after a Sriwijaya Air jet carrying 62 people crashed into the Java Sea minutes after take-off on Saturday, marking the country s third major airline crash in just over six years.
The Straits Times
Many still hope for good news; families asked to give info to help identify any bodies found
Ms Ratih Windania posted these photos on Instagram - with the caption Bye bye family. We re heading home for now - from Jakarta s airport just before the plane left the Indonesian capital last Saturday and crashed into the sea minutes after take-off, with 62 passengers and crew. PHOTO: RATIH WINDANIA/INSTAGRAM
PublishedJan 11, 2021, 5:00 am SGT
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