Hi,
At least two mobile phone calls reported from survivors.
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Crash: Buana C212 near Kutacane on Sep 29th 2011, wreckage found
In the afternoon of Sep 30th Indonesian Air Force lowered 4 paratroopers to the crash site to get first supplies to the aircraft in case of survivors and prepare a landing spot for helicopters.
The SAR center coordinating the rescue efforts reported the first forces on the ground reported somebody shouting for help and a waving hand. The status of the occupants however is still unclear, the forces were not yet able to reach the victims. Bad weather has prevented further rescue and recovery efforts, the operation is bound to resume on Saturday (Oct 1st).
Aerial images released by Indonesian Air Force show the aircraft on a slope in the midst of dense forest, cockpit and front section with substantial damage, the aircraft doors not opened.
My question:
Why paratroopers?
Why not lowering people on spot by wire ? (helico)
The photo shown in the article suppose it's must be possible