[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 55 (Tuesday, May 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E759]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          ARMENIAN PLANE CRASH

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 2006

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sincere 
condolence to the families and friends of the passengers and 
crewmembers aboard Airbus Airliner A-320, which crashed last Wednesday 
morning off of Russia's Black Sea coast. Luckily, investigators do not 
suspect foul play or terrorism, stating the crash was due to stormy 
weather.
  The plane disappeared from radar screens about four miles from shore. 
As it was heading for what seemed like an emergency landing at the 
Adler Airport near the Southern Russian resort city of Sochi at 2:15 
a.m., it crashed into the sea, killing all 113 people on board, 
including six children. No passenger was wearing a life jacket, 
indicating they did not have sufficient warning to prepare for such a 
landing. According to Armavia airline officials, 26 Russians, one 
Ukrainian and one Georgian were among the passengers and crewmembers. 
The rest were Armenian citizens.
  No human should suffer the type of pain that is brought about by this 
tragic loss of life. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and 
friends of the victims--may you find strength during these trying 
times.

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