The Sukhoi Superjet 100, Russia's newest civilian airliner, was carrying forty-five passengers and crew when it disappeared from radar.
Sukhoi had sent the plane on a series of demonstration flights, throughout south east Asia. The first leg went smoothly, but twenty-one minutes after takeoff, the second leg seemingly ended.
Helicopters were dispatched to search, but were forced to turn back due to high winds and unusual weather. They hope to get back in the air, Thursday morning. Ground crews are working their way to the area.
Update: The Indonesian government has confirmed that one of their helicopters has found the wreckage of the plane.
The remains of the plane are near Salak Mountain. Ground teams are on their way to the crash site.
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