Cassa 212 Aircraft Crash in North Sumatra-Aceh

Cassa 212 Aircraft Crash in North Sumatra-Aceh

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Casa 212 plane owned by Air or NBA Buana Nusantara reportedly fell in the area of ​​Bahorok, Langkat regency, North Sumatra, on Thursday (29/09/2011). The plane carrying 18 people, including pilots and crew members, the plan to fly from Medan to Kutacane, Aceh Tenggara.

Initially, news came that the plane was owned by Susi Air. However, Susi Air straighten the news. "Not ours, but belongs to the NBA," said Gunanjar, one employee Susi Air.

CASA 212 crash site

CASA 212 crash site owned by airlines NBA on Thursday (29/09/2011) morning, finally found. This was disclosed by Head of Bappeda Aceh Tenggara, Jarwansyah.

According to him, an hour ago, Director of the NBA uses Susi Air aircraft flew over the crash CASA 212. "They saw the plane still intact," said Jarwansyah in Bahorok.

Hearing the news, the Southeast Aceh Regent directly ordered the helicopters to drop food to the crash site. "How know there are still living," said Jarwansyah.

But unfortunately the helicopter could not land there because of its location fog and high winds. Plus, the crash site in the forest that does not allow helicopters to land.

Aircraft Still Looks Intact

CASA 212 plane carrying 14 passengers and 4 crew is falling this morning around 08.00 pm. Until now, military and rescue teams have not managed to reach the crash site.

Casa 212 aircraft owned by airlines NBA that falls on Thursday (29/09/2011) morning has been found on a hill in Langkat, North Sumatra. Zulkifli, Head of North Sumatra Branch NBA said the crash site in the coordinates of 3 degrees 23 minutes 80 seconds north latitude and 98 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds east longitude.

"I was already five times round the hill and saw the plane still intact," said Zulkifli. He said the plane's position roughly around 30 km of river flow.

Seeing the condition of the aircraft, the possibility of survivors are still large. However, it could not do the shooting condition of the aircraft due to difficult terrain.

"It was very difficult because the terrain is flanked by hills, so we currently expect the evacuation of a landline," he said. Current SAR teams and the military are coordinating to get to the crash site and immediately evacuate victims.

Casa 212 aircraft carrying 14 passengers and 4 crew took off from Polonia Airport, Medan, at 07.00 and is scheduled to arrive in Kutacane at 08.00, but shortly afterwards the plane was reported missing and unknown contacts news.

There are three C-212 crash in Indonesia Previous

As of September 2011, there were 69 accidents involving a CASA C-212 with a total of 513 deaths of people around the world. In Kompas.com records, three of the accidents occurred in Indonesia.

The first accident occurred in Indonesia on February 22, 2005 in which the C-212 aircraft owned by the Police were damaged when the machine landed in Sarmi District, Papua, and causes it to fall into the sea. Of the 18 members of the police in the plane, 15 of whom died.

Second, June 26, 2008 C-212 aircraft owned by the TNI who flew to map the region from Jakarta to Bogor, lost in the region of Mount Salak. Two days later the wreckage was found and all passengers, ie 12 members of the military and 6 civilians were pronounced dead.

Third on February 12, 2011, C-212 aircraft belonging Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter with five crew members, crashed after takeoff from Batam, while doing the testing machine. The entire crew was killed.

CASA 212 aircraft, dubbed Aviocar is a medium-sized transport aircraft capable of takeoff and landing on short runway or STOL (short take-off and landing). The aircraft was developed by a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) for civilian and military purposes.

C-212 is also made in the Indonesian Aerospace Industry (Iae / IPTN) in Bandung, Indonesia under license CASA.

C-212 wing at the top of the box-shaped fuselage and conventional tail. The interior of the plane is filled with 21-28 passengers depending on configuration. Because the C-212 does not use pressurized material in his body, then the model is used in flight are relatively low (below 10,000 feet or 3000 meters above sea level). The aircraft is also ideally used in short haul flights.

Boing Deliver '787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways

Finally, Boing Deliver '787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Picture

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing keep to his promise. Boeing handed the newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the airline's first customer All Nippon Airways (ANA).
According to AP and AFP, the submission made in Everett, Washington, USA. Then, on Wednesday (28/09/2011), the aircraft will be flown to Japan.

If calculated, Boeing has delayed three years of early promise. According to the schedule, wide-bodied aircraft will be delivered to ANA in 2008. However, a number of obstacles ahead. Including, fire during a test flight last January.

Boeing claims that homemade products that fuel efficient. The plane was made of lightweight materials. Boeing plans to make 10 planes per month beginning in 2013. Dreamliner production is currently about 2.5 planes a month.

Cleaner

Boeing said the plane was designed with large windows with cleaner air in the cabin. Because of that, passengers arrive at their destination more refreshed.

However, the problem with this could damage the reputation of the Dreamliner Boeing. The company also expects a lot of bookings in the future.

According to Vice President of Marketing Randy Tinseth Boeing Dreamliner program has been a long journey through the process. Hence, he believes that the Dreamliner is a great plane. "We also saw the potential of thousands of reservations B787," said Tinseth.

Until now, Boieng claim to get 821 Dreamliner orders. Boeing also said that the Dreamliner 20 percent more fuel efficient than other aircraft of similar size.

In the large version of B787-9, a maximum capacity of 290 people this plane. If compared, this series is smaller than its predecessor, the B747. However, Boeing said the B787 will be more popular because it can fly directly to airports smaller. Competitor Boeing, Airbus, is now developing a direct competitor to the Airbus A350 XWB B787.

U.S. Spy Plane Crashes in Somalia

U.S. Spy Plane Crashes in Somalia

U.S. spy plane Crashes in Somalia

A spy plane owned by U.S. drone crashed in southern Somalia, or rather in the Port of Kismayu on Monday (9/26/2011). In the area there is a rebel group called Al Shabaab, which is affiliated with Al Qaeda forces.

According to local residents, over the last few weeks an increase in the frequency of aircraft flying over the territory Kismayu. U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, reluctant to say it's related.

"The aircraft is the U.S. government spies, and by the will of God, fell near the airport," said Sheikh Ibrahim Guled of al Shabaab, told Reuters on Monday (9/26/2011).

According to him, the plane crashed on its own and outside the targeted al Shabaab. But a radio station in Kismayu said the plane crashed because it was shot by militants.

A resident named Ali Gab Kismayu said she saw the plane crashed. "I saw the plane at the police station without any technical malfunction, so it is not likely an accident," he said.

The U.S. has officially launched operations in African countries to combat the militants. In 2009, U.S. special forces were killed in southern Somalia region when the fight against militant groups. U.S. officials claimed to have a list of terrorism suspects, who were hiding in Somalia.

Last week The Washington Post reported the U.S. fight against militant groups in Africa and Arabia as part of an aggressive campaign against Al Qaeda. According to the article, the plane flew to spy on Somalia and Yemen. According to diplomatic wire, unmanned aircraft have been doing mission in Somalia from the Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

Al Shabaab launched an insurgency against Somali government after the government received support from the West four years ago or in 2007. During the rebellion, the death toll recorded about 21,000 people.

Source: Reuters

P-51 Mustang Aircraft Hit Vistors, Wounds Dozens National Championship Air Racing at Reno, Nevada, on Friday

A plane P-51 Mustang "Galloping Ghost" which falls in the event the National Championship Air Racing at Reno, Nevada, on Friday (09/16/2011).

A plane P-51 Mustang, which is specially modified for the race, fell right into the audience seating area in the National Championship event at the Reno Air Racing, the State of Nevada, USA, on Friday (16/09/2011) at around 16:30 pm or Saturday morning this pm.

At least three people were killed instantly in the crash, and the victim feared to increase recall 15 of the 56 injured were in critical condition.

Eyewitnesses reported, debris, smoke, dust, blood and human body parts strewn around the crash point. "I saw body parts and blood, it feels like not to believe. There were pieces of hands and feet. Even the survivors are any (noticeable) loss of a limb," said Maureen Higgins, a spectator from Alabama, which sits only about 30 meters from the crash site.

Higgins said the plane crashed during a third round in a race that was held Friday afternoon local time (Saturday, 17.09.2011, AM GMT).

Video footage of accidents that uploaded on YouTube showing the plane dived at high speed in a position almost directly perpendicular to the direction of the crowd of spectators who sat in front of the main stands.

Stephanie Kruse, a spokesman for the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority in Reno, said it ran 56 people were injured from the accident scene. Of these, 15 people were in critical condition, 13 people suffered serious injuries, and 28 people were slightly injured.

Total does not include the victims who were rushed to various hospitals to use private vehicles. One of the dead were the pilot aircraft, Jimmy Leeward, a 75-year-old veteran pilot from Ocala, Florida.

Piloti Mustang aircraft which he is a former fighter of World War II era are specially modified to be able to maneuver in a speed reaching 800 kilometers per hour. The aircraft, named "Galloping Ghost" was so legendary in the world of racing aircraft in the U.S., and have followed no fewer than 120 races since 1946.

National Championship Air Racing event has always attracted thousands of spectators every year. The event, held every September, the race featured a variety of aircraft types, including antique planes ex-World War II.

Racing this plane at high risk, because some aircraft actually collided speed in a predetermined trajectory, like a racing car. The participants flew the plane with an average speed of 500 km per hour at an altitude of only about 15 feet above ground level in some parts of the track.

Accidents often occur in this event. Four pilots were killed while taking part in this air race in 2007-2008.

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U.S. Will Not Sell F-16 New to Taiwan

U.S. Will Not Sell F-16 New to Taiwan

U.S. Will Not Sell F-16 New to Taiwan

United States to make sure not to sell F-16 fighter series C / D to Taiwan. The decision was delivered by the U.S. State Department in a closed meeting with the U.S. Congress on Friday (09/16/2011) local time.

This was stated by a source in the U.S. Congress told the news agency Agence France Presse. Sources of anonymity, said the official announcement of this new rejection of the sale will be delivered next few weeks.

"We heard from the State Department that the (U.S.) will increase the capability (F-16 fleet which is owned by Taiwan), but no sales (new F-16 aircraft)," said the source.

This information was published in tune with the news that the U.S. defense magazine, Defense News, some time ago, which states, Washington officials had told Taiwan that sales of F-16 C / D will not be done.

Taiwan made an offer to buy 66 F-16 C / D, which has the capability of radar and weapons more powerful than the 146 aircraft the F-16 A / B is already owned by Taiwan for this. Arms purchase plan was made to counter China's military growth.

However, Washington did not immediately grant the application for Taiwan, and only approved arms sales package worth 6.4 billion U.S. dollars in January 2010. The package includes the sale of Patriot anti-missile missiles, Black Hawk helicopters, and the increased ability of the fleet of F-16 A / B Taiwan. Fighter planes and submarines are not included in the package, which sparked strong protests from China's.

News of the administration of President Barack Obama's refusal to sell new fighter aircraft to Taiwan was an immediate strong reaction from Sen. John Cornyn of the Republican Party. Cornyn last week filed a bill that would force Obama approved this sale.

Cornyn called the rejection of the sale of new F-16 aircraft to Taiwan was a proof of "surrendering to China's communist" and a "sad day for U.S. foreign policy" and a "slap in the face of a strong ally and old friend of the U.S." .

When confirmed, the Taiwan Ministry of Defense revealed, until now the U.S. side has not made any decisions about this purchase request. "We have not heard from the U.S. side that the decision about the (sales) F-16 C / D has been made. We continue to pursue this petition because we need to replace the F-5 aircraft fleet we are already parents to keep our air defenses," said David Lo, a spokesman for Taiwan Kemhan.

The U.S. obligation to support Taiwan's national defense, in accordance with the Act (the Act) Taiwan Relations. Act which was passed in 1979 requiring Washington to ensure that Taiwan can defend itself from any threat from outside. However, the U.S. must face China, which considers Taiwan part of Chinese territory.

P-51 Mustang Airplane Crash at Reno Air Races 2011 Friday Sept 16 Killing 9 Visitor

P-51 Mustang Airplane Crash at Reno Air Races 2011 Friday Sept 16 Killing 9 Visitor

P-51 Mustang Airplane at Reno Air Races 2011

At least nine people were killed and more than 50 people were injured in a plane crash at air show in Reno, Nevada, United States, on Friday (16/09/2011).

Reno Deputy Police Chief, Dave Evans, Saturday (09/17/2011), said seven victims were killed including the pilot died on the spot. The bodies victims found on the surface of the complex way the National Championship Air Show (NCAS) in the desert outside of Reno. The two others died at local hospitals.

"We took 54 patients from here to several hospitals. ... Of those hospitals reported two deaths. We also have data of seven victims were killed as we know at this time on the road surface (tarmac) including the pilot," said Evans.

Eight of those injured are in critical condition and being treated intensively in the two hospitals is important.

NCAS airshows in the show action of the pilots who fly aircraft of World War II era. Type of plane P-51 Mustang flown by veteran airshow pilot seemed to lose control. The plane crashed full force into the audience.

An amateur video that recorded the moment of the crash. Single-seat aircraft was nicknamed "Galloping Ghost" and produced in the 1940s is sliding fast and rolling wildly in the air. The plane then plunged to the ground with a vertical angle to the boundary of the audience and almost on a big rig filled with a lot of people.

Evans added that the plane had no black box. Investigators are now looking for a piece of the plane that reportedly crashed before the accident occurred.

"A component has been found at these sites. This will be studied ... We do not know if it's true or whether the component is a component of certain parts of the aircraft. We will focus on that," Evans said.

'Mass victims' on Plane Crash at Nevada Air Show

"Victims of Mass" which was reported at an air show after a plane crashed Friday into the area in front of the stands in the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada, the show's spokesman told CNN.
Mike Draper said he had been told there are "casualties as possible," but have not determined how many or who they might be. The fate of the pilot, who flew P-51 Mustang, is unknown, he said.
Local fire officials reported several fatalities and critical injuries, according to Ian Gregor, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Some FAA inspectors were watching the race the air at the time of the accident, he said.
Video from the scene, posted on YouTube, shows the plane fell from the sky, sending up clouds of dust and debris.
Surprised the audience stood up.
"There are people still kicked out of the area with various injuries," said Draper.
National Guard members, who in anyway to the show, also helped in the response, he said.

Angolan Air Force Pilot Survived form Aircraft Accident

Angolan Air Force fighter pilot Jose Goncalves along with six other people were victims of military transport aircraft accident survivors country. However, ill-fated plane that crashed in Huamno that resulted in 30 other passengers were killed.

According to Xinhua news on Thursday (09/15/2011), six people survived was a pilot, a copilot, two women and two children. They were taken to military hospitals in the state Huambo suffered burns.

Those who survived were sitting in the front. Meanwhile, the passengers in the back of it had died. Among those killed were five army generals including Lieutenant General Bernardo Francisco Leitao Diogo and Lt. Gen. Elias da Costa Pedro Bravo Malungo.

Until now, authorities are still investigating the cause of the plane is doomed. In addition to fire, the plane split in two.

Passenger Planes Escorted by Fighter Jets

American Airlines Planes

A number of reports of suspicious airline passengers who act on the two flights has prompted the U.S. authorities on Sunday (09/11/2011), deploying fighter jets, right on 10th anniversary 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, or often called the 9 / 11.

But what happened on that flight, said a federal law enforcement, not related to terrorism.

The first incident involved the aircraft American Airlines Flight 34 that flew from Los Angeles International Airport to John F Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York. Transportation Security Agency (TSA) told about the alleged number of passengers on the flight were behaving strangely, said TSA spokesman Greg Soule.

As a precaution, authorities then sent two F-16 fighter jets to escort the plane until it landed safely at JFK airport at around 16:10 local time, said Soule. He added that law enforcement officers will interview the passengers. While J Peter Donald from the FBI's New York, said the incident involved three passengers.

American Airlines spokesman, Tim Smith, told CNN that a passenger had told the crew about the perceived security problems. The captain then investigate and chose not to notify a security threat and no one on the plane who asked for military assistance or law enforcement, Smith said.

The second incident involving the aircraft Frontier Airlines Flight 623 flying from Denver International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Cabin crew noticed two men acting suspiciously. One person spent about 20 minutes in the restroom at the rear of the plane, while the other waited in the kitchen in front of a small room, also for 20 minutes, before using the restroom, said Frontier spokesman, Peter Kowalchuk.

"The crew did not feel threatened," said Kowalchuk, but "watch" the two men.

TSA spokeswoman, Kristin Lee, said the agency was notified at 15:15. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) ordered a number of F-16 aircraft to escort the flights, said Lee.

Authorities later secured the three passengers, including two people who act suspicious, when the plane landed in Detroit, said Kowalchuk. But Sandra Berchtold of the FBI said no arrests have been made.

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Susi Air Aircraft Cessna 208 Caravan C OD VVE Fell in Papua

Susi Air aircraft type Cessna 208 Caravan C OD, PK - VVE  fell in Wamena, Papua. The plane containing two of the pilot and copilot of transporting cargo.

"Falling in Papua, estimated to 12:47 local time estimated in the region between Pasema and Silimo," explains Head of Public Communication Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) Bambang S Ervan when contacted by AFP on Friday (09/09/2011).

Bambang added that the plane containing two people, the pilot and co-pilot Dave Thomas. No passengers on the plane because it only transports cargo.

"Bringing cargo 4 drums of diesel and rice," he added.

Condition of the aircraft was found broken, the condition of the pilot and copilot were not yet known. The plane originally departed from Wamena to Kenyam.

"NTSC that there have gone down," said Bambang.

Susi Air Aircraft Fall of 9700 Feet At Bad Weather

Susi Air aircraft type Cessna 208 Caravan C OD VVE-numbered registrations fell in Papua fall from a height of 9700 feet or about three thousand meters. When the weather is bad.

"The terrain between Pasema and Silimo at 9700 feet altitude," said Head of the Center for Public Communication Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) Bambang S Ervan when contacted by AFP on Friday (09/09/2011).

Condition unknown aircraft were destroyed, but the condition of the pilot and copilot unknown. Bambang added that the plane containing two people, the pilot and co-pilot Dave Thomas. No passengers on the plane because it only transports cargo.

"Bringing cargo 4 drums of diesel and rice," he added.

Susi Air pilot and copilot foreigners, likely dead

2 People in Susi Air plane that crashed in Wamena, Papua, are citizens of foreign countries. They are Dave Cootes pilot and copilot WN Australia WN Thomas Munk Slovakia.

"Dave pilot and copilot Cootes Australian citizen Thomas Munk from Slovakia," said Police Public Relations Head of Papua, Commissioner Wachyono when contacted by AFP.

Susi Air aircraft type PK-numbered C208B Caravan VVE reportedly crashed after takeoff from Wamena airport at around 12:20 CET, Friday (9/9/2011). The plane was reportedly carrying diesel 4 drums and goods around 1159 kg.

The security forces have been searching the plane found crashed in the vicinity District Pasema Yahukimo District. Two people on board were likely killed. While the evacuation was delayed until Saturday (10 / 9) tomorrow because of bad weather.

"The possibility of the pilot and copilot died because the planes were destroyed. But waiting for evacuation due to bad weather and delayed tomorrow," explained Wachyono.

Susi Air flight 18 Stop Operations in Papua

Susi Air airline stopped operating 18 aircraft serving routes in Papua. Susi Air management pilots who want to give dispensation to take a break.

"18 (aircraft) is now grounded in Papua, today is not in operation. I gave yesterday's announcement. For those who feel affected by the disaster we give the day off," said Susi Air owner, Susi Pujiastuti, office management, Jl Merdeka, Pangandaran, West Java, on Saturday (10/09/2011).

Susi Air Operations in the Field also suspended today, due according to Susi, many pilots in Medan is a close friend of the pilot the plane that crashed in Papua. As for other areas delivered to each pilot.

"Essentially we had to keep a sense of discomfort from the pilot. Because after all they had to totally," he said.

Susi claimed not to know until when the operational plane stopped in some areas. But he hopes the psychological condition of the pilots had recovered tomorrow.

"Hopefully pilots psychiatric condition has not affected this again tomorrow. Because I really can not force. I want the pilot to fly with full comfort with full power and concentration," he said.

Susi Air has 45 aircraft with a special composition of 19 aircraft serving in Papua, while the rest of other areas. Because of the fall, so now living the remaining 18 aircraft, 7 types and 11 types of caravan Porter.

Pilots who worked on Susi Air numbered 179 people. Of these only 4 person nationality Indonesia, the rest are foreign nationals.

There is a Survivor at Aircraft Accident in Amazon

Three days ago, a small plane crashed in the Amazon jungle region of Bolivia. Bolivian authorities say, eight people on board were killed.

However, Xinhua news on Saturday (10.9.2011), shows one person was found alive in the wilderness. Minor Vidal, the only surviving suffered head injuries and injuries in the ribs. "The relief team had found eight bodies at the crash site. At first, the team thought Vidal, nine passengers, lost," said the Bolivian authorities.

Aeropon plane carrying seven passengers. Of that amount, there are two Colombian nationals and two crew. The accident occurred about 10 kilometers in the northeast of Trinidad, capital of Beni province, northern Bolivia.

Vidal told the rescue services said, when the incident, he was thrown from the fuselage. "I walk several miles to seek help," he said.

According to Vidal, he saw the rescue boat. "I waved the shirt I was wearing, and shouting to attract attention of rescue services," he said again.

Rescuers eventually found Vidal and took him to hospital. Vidal is a 35-year-old father of two daughters. "Vidal survival was a miracle," he commented Bolivian Defense Minister Cecilia Chacon.

Source: Xinhua

Chile Air Force Airplane Missing in the Pacific Ocean

Chile Air Force Airplane Missing in the Pacific Ocean

Family awaits airline passengers gathered last news of their relatives.

As many as 21 people are feared dead after a plane owned by the Chilean Air Force crashed in the Pacific Ocean on the way to the remote islands of Juan Fernandez.

Chile's Defense Minister, Andres Allamand, said the plane had tried twice landing on the airport island before then disappeared from radar.

Meanwhile, Mayor Juan Fernandez Islands, Leopoldo Gonzalez told a national television Chile, TVN, said the weather on the islands was not so good.

"The weather was not good, very strong wind," said Gonzalez.

"We suspect there has been an accident and no one survived," he said, adding a number of passengers and luggage flying debris found on the surface of the water about 0.5 km from the airport.

However, the Ministry of Defence confirmed the status of the aircraft is still missing.

Heavy blow
Meanwhile, President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera convey a sense of deep sorrow to the families of all passengers and crew departed from Santiago at 14.00 local time.

"I hope the family who allegedly killed 21 passengers can face this calamity with fortitude," Pinera says.

"Tragedy is a heavy blow to our country," added Pinera.

Among the passengers Casa 212 aircraft types that are well-known television star of Chile, Felipe Camiroaga.

Felipe along with five crew left the islands to make a film about the reconstruction of the remote region after being hit by the massive earthquake in February 2010.

Other passengers were businessmen Felipe Cubillos - who is the brother-in-law Allamand minister - who was working on post-earthquake reconstruction projects in the islands.

Residents gathered at the headquarters of Chile TVN, lighting candles and praying for the airline passengers.

Juan Fernandez Islands are located 570km from the coast of Chile and is believed to be a classic novel inspired Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.

Source: BBC

Light Aircraft Fall into the Sea, 1 killed and 1 Other Injury

One person was killed and another injured after a light aircraft crashed into the sea near the coast north of Sydney on Friday (09/02/2011).

Emergency services had to follow up a report about a plane crash in Sydney's northern coast on Friday morning. Police Officer New South Wales, Australia, deliver it.

The light aircraft crashing in the sea water off Curl Curl beach today, at 10:15 local time.

A male passenger managed to escape by swimming to shore. He was treated at the scene due to injuries to the spine, before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital.

Police believe a second person on the plane died.

Stephen Leahy of Wespac lifesaver Rescue Helicopter service told Australian Broadcasting Corporation that a rescue divers were examining the scene.

source: Xinhua