Indonesian plane disappears from radars shortly after takeoff

An air plane of a local Indonesian airline, Sriwijaya Air, lost contact shortly after takeoff from the of Jakarta, reports in local media said on Saturday.

Flight tracking showed the flight path of flight SJ182 ending off the coast just north of Jakarta after losing altitude.

While I'm hoping for the best, but I have to be realistic.
This… DOES NOT look good at all. #PKCLC #SJ182 #SriwijayaAir pic.twitter.com/nlOsWUCKs1

— Gerry Soejatman (@GerryS) January 9, 2021

The plane was carrying 56 passengers, including seven children, and six crew members, Metro TV reported.

The plane is a 27-year-old Boeing 737-500, according to registration details included in the tracking data.

Sriwijaya Air, an Indonesian airline, said in a statement it is still gathering more detailed information regarding the flight before it can make any statement.

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