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Lion Air Plane Crashes in Indonesia; 189 Feared Dead

Lion Air flight JT-610 crashed into the Java Sea in Indonesia, on October 29th.

The incident happened shortly after the Boeing 737-800 MAX plane took off from Jakarta, Indonesia.

There were one hundred and eighty-nine people aboard at the time; all of them are feared dead.

The plane was bound for Pangkal Pinang, Indonesia.

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Boeing Statement on Lion Air Flight JT 610

The Boeing Company is deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Air Flight JT 610. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of those on board.

Boeing is providing technical assistance at the request and under the direction of government authorities investigating the accident. In accordance with international protocol, all inquiries about this accident investigation must be directed to the investigating authority in charge, the National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia.

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