ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- The news shattered more than two years of relative calm in Africa's skies.As millions on the continent headed to church on Sunday morning, an Ethiopian Airlines plane took off on a routine flight from Addis Ababa for Nairobi and quickly lost control. All 157 people aboard were killed, representing a staggering 35 countries.Here is a timeline of how the day unfolded. All times local.8:38 a.m.: Flight ET302 takes off from Bole International Airport in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. "11:15 a.m.: Ethiopian Airlines says it believes 149 passengers and eight crew members were on board the plane that crashed near Bishoftu, some 50 kilometers (31 miles) outside the capital.1:35 p.m.: Ethiopia's state broadcaster reports that all passengers are dead.2:45 p.m.: Ethiopian Airlines publishes a photo of its CEO standing in a crater amid the wreckage. The bulldozer digs for deeply embedded debris.6:40 p.m.: Ethiopian Airlines says Ethiopian authorities, plane manufacturer Boeing and other international stakeholders will collaborate on an investigation into the cause of the crash.8:25 p.m.: Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives declares Monday a national day of mourning for all victims.

Source: Ethiopian News March 14, 2019 17:37 UTC