Satellite Reveals Bright Flash of Light On AH 5017 Flight Path

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The composition de l’crew of vol DAH5017

The flight crew membership of DAH5017

• Commander Augustine Comerón Mogio

• Second Pilot Isabel Gost Caimari

• Surcharge Miguel Angel Rueda Gonzalez

• Cabin Crew Rafael Gasanaliev

• Cabin Crew Raul Rodriguez Montero

• Cabin Crew Federico Miguel Cardenas Ares

“On Jul 26th 2014 The Aviation Herald received the satellite image taken by NOAA’s SUOMI-NPP satellite (VIISR sensor) below with the comment, that a strong burst of light has been observed on Jul 24th 2014 between 01:55Z and 01:58Z, when the satellite overflew the area. The light was located at position N15.1356 W1.0802 in an area, that normally is entirely dark (no settlements in the area). The origin of the burst of light is unclear, it could be associated with lightning or similiar or something on the ground.”