May 17th, 2010
07:59 AM ET
Afghan plane crashes with 44 aboard
[Updated at 7:59 a.m. ET] A plane that was reported missing with 44 people on board has crashed in Afghanistan, Interior Ministry spokesman Zemarai Basharay said Monday.
The plane was carrying 38 passengers and six crew, a government official told CNN.
The plane was en route from Kunduz to Kabul, Raz Mohammad Alami of theMinistry of Transport and Civil Aviation said.
There were reports of a huge sound in the Salang Pass.
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We are missing Keith so much, our prayer is that somehow he has survived along with the other crew members and
passengers. We love you, and hope to see you soon.
Johnny Bell – My Prayers for you and your family. I am praying for a miracle.
Was it shot down? they heard a bang near Salang didnt they?
Bonita and I are staying in touch...I'm searching all over for updates...trying not to get frustrated with the lack of updates...
Johnny....I got word yesterday. I know that it's got to be a difficult time for yall right now, I'm having a hard time dealing with this myself. My prayers go out to your family. We should all pray that Keyboy will be found alive.
Hey, Tricia,Mrs Holloman and everyone else thats praying, thanks alot. Today is Keyboy's (Sleepy"s) birthday.
I'd forgotten his birthday was in May Johnny. Wayne is okay – he's a fighter and we gotta believe he and the others can't get to help but help is working it's way to them. Yes, this is just day #3 and I Believe...keeping all in my prayers...
My brother was on the plane. Please in Jesus name continue to search. Praying that he will be found alive.
Hey John, Tricia here, they'll find him and we both know he's a tough cookie. God's got him covered remember that..
Tricia
Johnny we are all praying for you and your family. God is in control.
I have a friend in that flight and I am still hoping for the best. I am reading some of the comments here and I am surprised at the insensitivy of the remarks of some individuals. I cannot comprehend the evil that lingers in your brains and in your hearts. I am appalled with your reactions to an event that is sure to cause distress and pain to a family member and a friend of the passengers of that plane.
There are a lot of technology with the Afghan Government and ISAF, tracking all the flights it happened because of rain storm which started, and in are where the plain is missing is the highest mountain and the 3rd in the world and the plane is missing there. We all can pray for them
i wish paradise for all pasanger
to those ppl think this is very funny..... put your self in in this kind of sitiuation an state pray for the survivers... make fun of them....i don't think this is cool.....have a heart for others......god bless all of you....
Afghanistan needs scientific culture to survive as a responsible country. Some evil forces want it to remain vulnerable under warlords and druglords.
So they all turned up dead just FYI.
What makes you believe that these countries actually have the proper technology to keep track of their aircraft during an entire flight?
this cant happen you are suppose to have a electronic flight bag plus a tracking beacon in the black box ......
I have flown this flight often in Afghanistan from Herat, Kunduz and Kabul over the past few years. The Ant 24 is a tough and durable little aircraft. Let's pray for survivors.
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Maybe that Afghan pilot woman took that airplane and disappear in the very thick rain forest of the Afghan mountains.
A family member was suppose to be trying to fly out of Kuwait to Baghram so I'm worried.
This is really bad news, the road to Mazar and there is very high mountain called SALANG, which all the planes must fly very high enroute to Mazar,
There are some foreign pilots who does not know about the SALANG that is how these kinds of accidents are taking place, in on the other hand we sure know that these are all Allah's dicision no one can change that.
Allah bless those passengers.
Latest news reports confirm the plane actually crashed.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100517/ap_on_re_as/as_afghan_plane_crash
Today is very gray and foggy here in Kabul. Also rainy. Bad day for flying.
(Yesterday we had a sandstorm.. )
UFO MIGHT TO TAKE PLANE... WHO IS CLASSIFELD GOVENMENT MEMBER KNOWLEDGE.
(X files theme plays)
The aliens took them.
Yeah, that has to be it!
Do they know if this plane was carring Americans or not?
The plane is not missing, I think my neighbor has it.
Asif
Being an aid worker here in AFG, and having flown this very same route over the salang pass numerous times (thankfully with other carriers), its sad to hear reports of every one on board losing their lives. Its about time the Afghan government realise that receiving or buying already grounded aircrafts from russia and other countries is NOT an option and that tougher safey regulations should be imposed! Seeing smoke coming into the airplane in the back (this other private afghan airline), everyong getting panicky and the steward smiling away as if nothing is wrong is NOT NORMAL!!
Being an aid worker here in AFG, and having flown this very same route over the salang pass numerous times (thankfully with other carriers), its sad to hear reports of everying on board losing their lives. Its about time the Afghan government realise that receiving or buying already grounded aircrafts from russia and other countries is NOT an options and that tougher safey regulations should be imposed! Seeing smoke coming into the airplane in the back (this other private afghan airline), everyong getting panicky and the steward smiling away as if nothing is wrong is NOT NORMAL!!
god safe all passengers.......
So the minister and his deputy are their way to investigate the huge sound....what about the plane the OTHERS took?And just how are they getting there? hmnn...by foot?
Who Are The OTHERS?
The Afghan Air Corps has sent some MI-17 Helicopters to the site to conduct a search and rescue Mission. Our command advises the Afgahn Air Corps and I am sure we will have more information soon. For more information on the Air Corps and the rescue mission visit our unit webpage. http://www.ntm-a.com
Semper Fi,
Greg
Your post is a direct reflection of poor OPSEC. You would think an O-6 would know better...
Col. Breazile, has today's search been better? Yes, this is a personal request since the one american missing is not only a friend but also retired army. Keeping my prayers and hopes that he as well as others survived the crash and are found soon...
Thanks to all for your efforts and prayers...
I understand that the 1 American on the plane was a neighbor of mind and we are all distraught about the crash. Do you think the remains will be founded.
How do I find out if my daughter was on that plane? She's a Marine....on her way to Afghanistan at the same time. Who do I call, the president??? Why can't the Marines answer that question?
Wht may b da mtr,inshallah al pasngr'l b safe
WHAT?!?! speak english please
I think he meant (with proper English translation): What, may be the matter, God willing all the passengers will be safe.
Is it pasin over barmuda triangle?
I pray for the miracle of survival for all the passengers!
I'm assuming that the plane is considered missing because it's not where it it's supposed to be. Was that a rhetorical question?
The OTHERS have them
How does a plane come up missing?
Not all areas of the world have radar to track aircraft. In places such as Africa, the middle east, etc, contact with aircraft if by radio. Its quite easy to lose an aircraft.