FROM: THE BOEING COMPANY
TO: XXX [MESSAGE NUMBER:1-324683031-4] 07-May-2007 08:53:35 US PACIFIC TIME
Multi Operator Message
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FROM: THE BOEING COMPANY
TO: XXX [MESSAGE NUMBER:1-324683031-1] 05-May-2007 18:31:24 US PACIFIC TIME
Multi Operator Message
SERVICE REQUEST ID: 1-324683031
ACCOUNT: BOEING CORRESPONDENCE (XXX)
PRODUCT TYPE: Airplane
PRODUCT LINE: 737
PRODUCT: 737-800
ATA: 0230-00
SUBJECT: 737-800 MISSING NEAR DOUALA, CAMEROON - 5 MAY 2007
The following is sent to all customers, field service bases, regional directors, customer resident representatives and other selected organizations. The following message contains confidential commercial information and is intended only for the internal use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and not for disclosure to others.
A 737-800 has been reported missing while on an international flight from Douala, Cameroon to Nairobi, Kenya. Cameroonian authorities are currently searching for the airplane approximately 100 miles east-southeast of Douala. Media reports indicate that the aircraft carried 105 passengers and 9 crew members. The fate of those on-board and the state of the airplane are not known at this time. Heavy rain was reported in the area at the time of the event (approximately 0015 UTC).
This event is being investigated by the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The US is providing assistance to the CAA under the guidelines of ICAO Annex 13. Personnel from the US NTSB, US FAA, Boeing, and CFM/Snecma are being dispatched to Cameroon to assist.
Boeing has not received confirmation of the airplane identification as is thought to be either 5Y-KYA or 5Y-KYB. 5Y-KYA, serial number 35069, was delivered in October 2006. At last report 5Y-KYA had 1,440 hours and 476 cycles. 5Y-KYB, serial number 35070 was delivered November 2006. At last report, 5Y-KYB had accumulated about 976 hours AND 336 cycles and.
Boeing has no recommended operator action at this time. If the investigation shows any specific actions are recommended or required, operators will be notified.
XX XXXXXXXX
Chief Engineer - Air Safety Investigation
The Boeing Company
Last edited by Maurice Chavez; 8th May 2007 at 12:29.