Body of Crashed AirAsia Plane May Be Found: Indonesia

The transcript discusses the ongoing efforts to locate the black box and tail section of AirAsia flight 8501, which crashed into the Java Sea. The Indonesian army detected a ping signal, and recovery teams are focusing on the area near Pancholo Boone. The cause of the crash remains unknown, and local media reports suggest the ping is 300 meters from the tail. Recovery operations are using balloons to lift parts of the aircraft, and finding the black box is crucial for understanding the crash.

What has the Indonesian army detected that is believed to be from the downed Air Asia Flight 8501?

• A distress signal

• A ping signal

• A radio transmission

• A visual sighting

Where is the recovery team focusing their efforts in the search for Air Asia Flight 8501?

• Near Kuala Lumpur

• Near Pancholo Boone in the Java Sea

• Near Bali

• Near Jakarta

How far from the tail was the ping detected according to local media?

• 100 meters

• 200 meters

• 400 meters

• 300 meters

What method is being used to lift the tail section of the aircraft?

• Helicopters

• Submarines

• Balloons

• Cranes

Why is finding the black box critical in the investigation of the Air Asia Flight 8501 crash?

• It contains the passenger list

• It records the flight path

• It has the weather conditions

• It provides voice recordings and data crucial for understanding the crash