An Algerian Plane disappears en route to Algeria West Africa from Burkina Faso, the jet was carrying 110 passengers and 6 Crew members. Flight AH5017 is owned by Spanish private airline Swiftair and operated by Air Algerie.
Swiftair said the aircraft took off from Burkina Faso at 1.17am local time and was supposed to land in Algiers at 5.10am local time but never reached its destination, it vanished around 50 minutes into the flight.
The French Transport Minister said it is "likely" there were "many" French passengers on board the plane which had been missing for hours before news of its disappearance was made public.
As seen in the map Ouagadougou is in a nearly straight line south of Algiers, separated by Mali.
Alistair Bunkall of Sky said there are reports in the Algerian media that the plane crashed after running out of fuel. But given the plane was 50 minutes - or about 300 miles - into its journey that is unlikely to be a cause, he said.
Swift air said "We have lost contact with the plane,"
"At this moment, emergency services and our staff are working on finding out more on this situation."
Air Algerie said via Twitter, "Unfortunately, for the moment we have no more information than you do. We will give you the latest news live."
What's going on with all these planes, I have to think twice about getting on one now!
"At this moment, emergency services and our staff are working on finding out more on this situation."
Air Algerie said via Twitter, "Unfortunately, for the moment we have no more information than you do. We will give you the latest news live."
What's going on with all these planes, I have to think twice about getting on one now!
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