Monday, February 9, 2009

In a plane crash in the Brazilian part of Amazonia killed 24 people

The bodies of 24 people found at the crash site passenger Embraer 110 aircraft in the Brazilian Amazon, said the local Fire Service.

Previously reported the discovery of six bodies. According to the department, search and rescue operations at the crash location is completed. Four people, including nine girls, rescued. Physicians assess the survivors of a plane crash as satisfactory.

Embraer 110 aircraft flying from the town Koari in Amazonas state capital city of Manaus. Around 16.00 local time on Saturday (21.00 Moscow time), the pilot told air traffic controllers, that is returned to the airport of departure due to heavy rain, and then communicate with the crew was lost.

The plane was found in the river Manakapuru 80 kilometers from Manaus. The number of passengers and crew members specified.

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