No one survived the crash of the Russian aircraft in Egypt. Earlier in the day made Egyptian media have reported voices would be heard in the wreck. Russian President Vladimir Putin has designated Sunday as a day of national mourning.
On the plane were 224 passengers, including 221 Russians and three Ukrainians. The Russian plane, a large eighteen year old Airbus A321 airline Kogalimavia, Saturday has crashed in a mountainous area near Bir Hasana. That is approximately 75 kilometers south of the city of al-Arish. A black box of the device is found by rescue workers.
Technical defects
The plane had taken off with holidaymakers returning from the Egyptian resort of Sharm al-Sheikh when it came to technical defect in trouble, according to the Egyptian authorities. The pilot would have said that there was a technical fault and therefore wanted to fly to the airport of al-Arish.
Although Egyptian authorities claim that a technical defect is the cause, state supporters of Islamic terrorist movement State (IS) to have shot down the unit. On the Sinai Peninsula several groups of jihadists are active. They often fight with the Egyptian police and military.
Research
Russia does criminal investigation into the disaster. This system monitors whether safety rules may have been violated in the maintenance of the aircraft. Police have raided offices of the airline in Russia. The company is waiting for a surprise inspection of the fleet.
According to Russian media have been found during the last inspection of the airline Kogalimavia / Metrojet violation of safety regulations. After the inspection, the problems have been resolved in March 2014.
The plane was allowed to fly and was approved by the authorities, reported Kogalimavia. The company, also known as Kolavia or Metrojet, has a fleet of seven aircraft. The company has Kogalim the airport in Siberia as homeport.
Netherlands
On behalf of the Cabinet minister Bert Koenders of Foreign Affairs condolences to the bereaved.,, Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims. I wish all Russians much strength to process this tragedy and the period of mourning, '' he said.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte has conveyed his condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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