September 30, 2006

Plane Missing in the Amazon

When I checked my computer this morning, the feeds were buzzing with news of a Brazilian plane lost over the Amazon. Here is the Boston.com report:

Brazil plane crashes with 155 aboard - Boston.com

Brazil plane crashes with 155 aboard

By Terry Wade | September 30, 2006

SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters) - A Brazilian airline passenger plane with 155 people on board disappeared over the Amazon jungle and was believed to have crashed, local officials and news reports said.

The brand-new Boeing 737-800 operated by Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol disappeared Friday afternoon after losing radar contact during a flight from the principal Amazon city of Manaus to the national capital, Brasilia, the company said.

From the passenger list published by Rede Globo, it did not appear that there was anybody we know on board. Please be praying for any survivors, and for the families of those involved.

Posted by Andrew on September 30, 2006 8:00 AM.