Three days before the year 2014 ended, we were shocked by a devastating news involving the AirAsia QZ8501. The aircraft disappeared last December 28 with 162 passengers on board. It was bound to Singapore from Indonesia and lost contact 40 minutes after it took off. Just last 7 January, the tail of AirAsia QZ8501 was found.
It was believed that the bad weather was the main reason for the plane crash. A stormy weather is a natural occurrence in the region. According to reports, the pilot requested to fly higher in order to veer away from the stormy clouds. However, he was not permitted to do so due to air traffic. That was one of the last communications that came from the pilot.
It was reported that few bodies of passengers and crew were found intact. To date, around 40 - 50 bodies were found. This may mean that a mid - air explosion was not possible. However, this angle will have to be investigated further because based from other reports, the AirAsia plane experienced a drastic change in air pressure and that an explosion is possible. The black box is expected to help in the investigation.
Tony Fernandes, AirAsia's CEO was commended on how we handled the tragedy. He was very visible and openly communicated to the families of the victims. He directly gave his commitment and his sincerity was evident. Crisis - management experts highly praised the CEO for his actions. His promises are being held by the families of the victims.
There was a series of search operations for the missing aircraft. Today, it was reported that a Singapore Navy Ship has located the fuselage of AirAsia QZ8501 in the Java Sea. The recovery operations will soon follow after the discovery of the missing plane.
Perhaps, the recent place crash incident involving the AirAsia QZ8501 affected their rating. A source says that AirAsia is one of the world's dangerous airlines.
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