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IAF plane carrying 29, goes missing
29 passengers carrying Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport plane went missing today, after it took off from Chennai.
Air force, Navy and Coast Guard in the Bay of Bengal, have conducted a massive search operation. According to the officials, there was a rapid loss of height from 23,000 feet.
The plane has an emergency beacon locator, which usually gets activated if there is a crash. So there might not be crash, the officials speculate, adding that, the plane can fly for up to 4 hours without refueling and can be operated in all weather conditions.
"These aircraft are very strong, they are used as supply planes for mountains and deserts," said retired Air Force officer Praful Bakshi.
