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What happened to the Air Asia flight?
Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 was a scheduled international passenger flight operated by Indonesia AirAsia (an AirAsia Group affiliate) from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore. On 28 December 2014, the Airbus A320 flying the route crashed into the Java Sea, killing all 162 people on board.
Is AirAsia Indonesia safe?
Indonesia AirAsia is listed in category 1 by the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority for airline safety quality.
What is airasia code D7?
The airline operates a fleet of 21 Airbus A330-300 aircraft….AirAsia X.
| IATA ICAO Callsign D7 XAX XANADU | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia |
What happened to AirAsia Flight QZ8501?
AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed into the Java Sea off Borneo shortly after take-off on 28 December 2014 with no survivors. The Airbus A320-200, carrying 162 people from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore, was just over 40 minutes into its flight when contact was lost.
When did Air Asia crash?
AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed into the Java Sea off Borneo shortly after take-off on 28 December 2014 with no survivors.
Why did AirAsia plane crash in Java Sea?
AirAsia plane’s tail recovered from Java Sea in January. The problem was related to a cracked solder joint caused by exposure to extreme temperatures. In the months leading up to crash the problem had been occurring more frequently on the plane, including on a flight three days earlier between Surabaya and Kuala Lumpur.
What was the cause of the Malaysia Airlines plane crash?
The Airbus A320-200, carrying 162 people from Surabaya in Indonesia to Singapore, was just over 40 minutes into its flight when contact was lost. Investigators, who initially indicated that prevailing bad weather might have caused the crash, have since found that a faulty component and crew action were contributing causes.