Obama briefed on missing AirAsia flight QZ8501

Malaysian carrier's flight lost contact with air traffic control in Indonesia

Last updated: September 15, 2018 | 23:32

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U.S. President Barack Obama was briefed on the disappearance of AirAsia flight QZ8501 on Saturday, said White House spokesman Eric Schultz.

The flight lost contact with air traffic control in Indonesia.

Obama was briefed on the situation while on vacation with his family in Hawaii.

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