08 June 2017

News Story: Wreckage of missing Myanmar military aircraft found - military sources

YANGON, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The wreckage of the missing Myanmar military aircraft has been found on sea off Dawei township in southern Tanintharyi region late on Wednesday, according to military sources.

The military circle said the tragedy might be due to bad weather condition but it is yet to be determined only after the black box is found.

With 104 passengers on board, the aircraft of the Myanmar air force suddenly lost contact with the ground and went missing Wednesday afternoon on its flight from southern Tanintharyi region's Myeik to Yangon.

The 104 passengers include 90 army family members and 14 crew members.

Read the full story at Xinhua