What happened to Air France flight 447?

June 2, 12:37 PMABC ExaminerTommie Sandlin

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ABC's Good Morning America reported an update on the disappearance Air France flight 447. The location of the crash site of Air France flight 447 may have been located. Debris that was identified as airplane seats, a life jacket and evidence of fuel have been discovered about 400 miles off the coast of Brazil, during the search for the missing aircraft Air France flight 447.  It has not been confirmed however, that the remnants are linked to the missing aircraft.

Good Morning America also reported that orange glowing objects were also seen, floating in the vicinity of the area that Air France 447 went missing. ABC News Consultant John Nance stated "If that was, in fact, debris burning from this aircraft, then that tells us that it broke up in flight."

The area of the Atlantic Ocean in which Air France flight 447 went missing is said to reach depths of 14,000 to 15,000 feet. The floor of the ocean in this area is also described as mountainous region, meaning there are mountains, underneath the surface of the water.

It is believed that an electrical failure, which could have been linked to severe weather could be what is responsible for the disappearance of Air France flight 447.  France's Environment Minister Jean Louis Borloo stated that, "Officials do not believe a simple bolt of lightning, something relatively classic in aviation could have caused the loss of the craft. There really had to be a succession of extraordinary events to be able to explain this situation."

There were 228 passengers and crew members aboard Air France flight 447. It is believed that all perished. Twelve crew members, 126 men, 82 women, seven children and one baby, from all parts of the world. Citizens of the United States, France, Brazil, China, Italy and Germany. All twelve crew members were from France.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those aboard Air France flight 447.