There were 9 people on the CASA plane that lost contact.

(Baonghean.vn)- According to a source from Nghe An Newspaper, on board the CASA 212 plane that lost contact while searching for the SU30 MK2 were 9 people including 3 pilots, 1 mechanic and a search reconnaissance force.

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The area where the plane lost contact was Bach Long Vi.

Among those on board the CASA 212 plane that is currently out of contact is Colonel Le Kiem Toan - Brigade Commander of Brigade 918 - Air Defense - Air Force.

At 5:50 p.m., authorities discovered an oil slick in the Bach Long Vi sea area.

Colonel Le Kiem Toan - Brigade Commander of Brigade 918 - Air Defense - Air Force is a pilot who participated in the search for MH370.

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