Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Conveys His Condolences For The Victims Of Sriwijaya Air SJ-182

JAKARTA - Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau also expressed his condolences for the Sriwijaya Air SJ-182 plane crash which crashed in the waters of the Thousand Islands. He called the disaster that befell the plane with 62 passengers and crew very heartbreaking.

“The news that comes from Indonesia is heartbreaking. Our deepest condolences go to the families, friends and loved ones of those who were on the Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182, "PM Trudeau said via his personal Twitter account, Monday, January 11.

The news from Indonesia is heartbreaking. Our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were on board Sriwijaya Air Flight 182. Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time.

- Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 10, 2021

"You are in our minds Canadians in this difficult time," he added in a tweet posted in English and French.

As previously reported, the Sriwijaya Air plane with flight number SJ-182 on the Jakarta-Pontianak route lost contact on Saturday (9/1). The plane reportedly crashed in the waters of the Thousand Islands between Lancang Island and Laki Island.

The Boeing 737-500 aircraft lost contact at a position 11 nautical miles north of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang after passing an altitude of 11,000 feet and while increasing its altitude at 13,000 feet.

The plane took off from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang at 14:36 WIB. The schedule is delayed from the previous flight schedule at 13.35 WIB. Departure delay due to weather factors.

Based on flight manifest data, the aircraft produced in 1994 carried 62 people consisting of 50 passengers and 12 crew members. Of these, 40 adults, seven children, three babies, while the 12 crew consists of six active crew and six extra crews.

Meanwhile, President Joko Widodo has ordered the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, and the Head of the National SAR Agency (Basarnas), Marshal Madya Bagus Puruhito, to conduct a search for victims of the Sriwijaya Air SJ 182 aircraft quickly.

"Yesterday afternoon I ordered the Minister of Transportation, the Head of Basarnas who is assisted by the TNI and Polri to immediately carry out a disbursement operation and help as quickly as possible to the victims," said President Joko Widodo at the Bogor Presidential Palace, Sunday.