FedEx crash in SXM

[MartinS]

FedEx aircraft just crash on approach to SXM.... Looking for crew now.

 

[elgreaux]

looks like more than one plane had trouble in SXM: http://sxmhttp://sxmgovernment.com/2014/10/30...missing-one-made-an-emergency-landing-at-sea/

there was rain and a lot of lightning tonight....

 

[MartinS]

It is on the news here in Curacao ..... Doesn't sound good for the crew.

 

[GramChop]

Oh no! That's not good. Hoping for the best.

 

[jeffbg]

Sounds like maybe the same plane -- referred to as the "bread plane"?

 

[jeffbg]

Makes me want to fly in the area.... Getting to SBH is really a blessing I guess!

 

[Islander]

http://www.thedailyherald.com/index...ex-plane-crash&catid=1:islands-news&Itemid=54

Same aircraft. The SH360 is a cargo aircraft contracted by FedEx. Only pilots were on board.

No cause of accident reported yet. The NTSB will investigate (FAA registered aircraft). Looks like a tech issue shortly after take-off. I don't believe this was weather-related.

I have seen this aircraft many times in SXM and even talked to the pilots. Experienced crew for sure, running the San Juan link with packages.

 

[didier]

really sad, I am sure the pilots tried everything to save the plane and themselves. I am still hoping the other pilot is found alive.

 

[andynap]

 

[Arnaud]

http://www.sxminfo.fr/92105/2014/10...ps-du-co-pilote-retrouve-au-large-mullet-bay/

 

[stbartshopper]

Sorry to read about this. Was not aware.
A friend recently completed an update using simulation in the building near the airport in Kansas City to maintain his pilot license. The building the plane crashed into there today was reportedly owned by Warren Buffet.

 

[KevinS]

There are reports that the body of the second pilot has been found.

 

[didier]

There are reports that the body of the second pilot has been found.

sorry to hear that, was hoping for a miracle.