SVG PM suggests missing plane’s transponder may have been turned off
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St. Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has revealed information obtained from regional and international agencies, suggesting that a plane, which went missing after departing from the Southern Grenadines last Friday, may have turned off its transponder.
Dr Gonsalves said local authorities have been in contact with two Latin American countries on the matter.
The Gulfstream aircraft
Reports are that the aircraft in question, a two-engine, fixed-wing Gulfstream with a seating capacity of 21 passengers, embarked on a sightseeing excursion from the Southern Grenadines.
Reports are that the plane had three passengers and the pilot on board but air traffic control authorities are said to have no specific details about the pilot’s name and address.
Radio Silence
The last known contact with the aircraft was established at precisely 2:33 pm. Subsequently, all communication with the plane abruptly ceased, leaving authorities puzzled and residents of the Southern Grenadines anxious for answers.
