The conversation is between a news anchor and Captain Vincent, an aviation expert, discussing the crash of Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182 (PK-CLC). Captain Vincent shares his insights on the incident, stating that there is no correlation between the age of an aircraft and its likelihood of crashing. He also mentions that the plane was declared fit to fly and had a valid airworthiness certificate. The conversation touches on the weather conditions during the flight, which were not extreme, and the pilot's actions, which seemed normal until the plane suddenly dived and lost control. Captain Vincent emphasizes that the cause of the crash is still unknown and that he cannot comment on the speculation surrounding the incident. He also reassures prospective passengers that air travel is safe and that the regulator will ensure their safety.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Captain Vincent is a flyer who has been in the industry for a long time.
2. The Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182 PKC had an incident.
3. According to aviation expert Alvin Lie, there is no correlation between the age of an aircraft and its performance.
4. The plane was flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet when it suddenly changed direction.
5. The plane's speed was approximately 250 knots.
6. The plane's altitude was around 10,000 feet when it suddenly dropped.
7. The plane was at an altitude of 5,400 feet when it crashed.
8. The plane's speed was 660 km/h when it crashed.
9. The plane weighed around 50-60 tonnes.
10. The wreckage of the plane is located at a depth of 16-25 meters in the waters around Male Island and Lancang Island.
11. The plane had been in operation since October 23, 2020, and had received an airworthiness certificate.
12. The weather conditions during the flight were light rain, which caused a 30-minute delay.
13. The plane was scheduled to fly, and the pilot would have had to navigate through rainy weather.
14. The pilot would have used radar to avoid bad weather.
15. The plane's wreckage is being searched for by a joint team of authorities.
16. The search team is using a depth of 15-16 meters to locate the wreckage.
17. A fisherman reported seeing a point of fire in the sky before the plane crashed.
18. The plane's flight radar data is not accurate.
19. The regulator will take care of the safety of passengers, especially for aircraft that have passed screening.
20. The quality of maintenance of aircraft is crucial, and there are standards in place to ensure safety.
21. The age of a plane does not necessarily determine its safety.
22. Sriwijaya Air has a good safety record, and it's rare for them to have accidents.