The Spanish government has confirmed that 153 people have died after Spanair Flight 5022 crashed after briefly lifting off the Madrid airport runway before landing and swerving off the tarmac and bursting into flames. There was also a confirmation that 22 passengers survived the crash, accounting for all 175 aboard the Spanair flight destined for the Canary Islands. While the Spanish government has placed the number at 175 the airline has put the official number on the plane as 173. According to reports the plane’s left engine caught fire leading to the pilot’s attempt to land. After hitting the ground the plane ran into a field of heavy brush and trees before splitting in two and igniting. Rescue workers had difficulty accessing the plane due to the intense heat. Spanair published a press release on the company website that noted, “Spanair regrets to confirm that 164 passengers and 9 crew were on board its flight JK5022, which was involved in an accident in Madrid today.The accident occurred at 14:45 local time during take off, aircraft type MD-82.” Click here for more World News About YourFindit YourFindit Community is a business, music and social networking community. It caters to individuals providing them with a wealth of tools that enable them to create their own web site within YourFindit and display their content. Members can create free profiles that include an About Me, Background and Lifestyle, Videos, Music, Blogs, Photos, their unique URL and network with other members inside the community. YourFindit provides each member the opportunity to reserve an exclusive profile displaying only ads they upload on their pages. Members have the right to sell their ad space to advertisers. To create your profile sign up and within minutes you too can have your People profile running your ads and building your network with new members daily. YourFindit is owned and operated by TransWorldNews, Inc. YourFindit profile where Your space is really Your Space
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