Germanwings Airbus Crash Update

Update from the news report Germanwings Airbus_A320 Crashes in Alps

Airbus SAS is based in Europe and is the major competitor to U.S. based Boeing. The A320 class of passenger aircraft have an excellent safety and performance record as does both Lufthansa and the company’s economy Germanwings.

The BBC is reporting that there were 144 passengers and 6 crew on the flight which crashed somewhere near Prads-Haut-Bleone and Barcelonette in the French Alps, a remote mountainous region which makes search-and-rescue difficult.

Barcelonette is in the department of Alpes-de-Haute Provence in the Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azure and has a population of about 2000.

At Prads-Haut-Bleone (Digne-les-Bains), population less than 200, it is currently raining and the temperature is about 50 degrees F.

The altitude in the local area ranges from 2,726 to as much as 9,715 ft.

There are also reports that instead of an actual “Mayday” or standard 7700 squawk, the distress call was “Emergency emergency.”

The meaning of the emergency/distress call is unknown but apparently it took place a considerable time (in aircraft flight terms) before the crash.

The Alps in that region average about 3,000 meters in height.

germanwings flightpath
Flight information and flight history for Germanwings aircraft DAIPX (click image to see the complete information)

Hot this week

Did David Wineland and Serge Haroche Steal Idea For The Nobel Physics Prize?

Dr. Omerbashich says the Royal Swedish Academy is a Crime Scene and he has the proof that Nobel laureates stole his discovery.

New Approaches to Disaster Relief Challenges

Disaster relief has always been a challenge. NASA, Google,...

3 Legitimate Money Making Methods to Supplement Your Income

In a perfect world, when your landlord raises your...

2016 Predictions by World Renowned Medium and Psychic Lindy Baker

World renowned medium and psychic Lindy Baker is interviewed by The Hollywood Sentinel, discussing psychic power, the spirit world, life after death, areas of concern in 2016, and much more.

Digital Coupon Customers Spending More Than Double At Stores

A new study shows that customers who use digital coupons go shopping more for groceries and other household goods more often and spend more on their shopping trips.

Israel’s Judicial Conundrum

Reality check: the unpopular and perhaps controversial thought must be said. Israel is entrenched in a judicial conundrum that places its very existence in jeopardy.

Bigger Tax Refunds for U.S. Property Owners in 2025 – Due to Rising Costs of Homeownership

The size of the refund depends on different factors. First, let's discuss why homeowners will qualify for larger tax refunds.

Kamala Harris Presidential Campaign Paid Millions to Celebrity Production Companies Despite Denials

Waste and political funding in focus, revelations show the failed Kamala Harris presidential campaign funneled big funds into celebrity production.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary in 52-48 Senate Vote

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of...

Somalia Launches First Youth Football Development Center

Inaugurated by the president of Somali Football Federation, Mr. Ali Abdi Mohamed, the new youth football development center began its operation in the city of Baidoa on Thursday 13th of February 2025.

Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as U.S. Director of National Intelligence, Meets with Indian PM Modi

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence The U.S. Senate confirmed...

Why Is Kendrick Lamar Dissing Drake Now?

Kendrick Lamar and Drake once shared a collaborative spirit, but tensions simmered in 2013 with Lamar's bold verse on "Control." What followed...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img