Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said earlier that the flight had "unstable vertical speed" after take-off. “There were at least 35 nationalities on board and regrettably Kenya had the highest number, with 32 passengers,” Kenya’s Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said. Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga said: “My deeply felt condolences to the people of Ethiopia following the crash of the Ethiopian Airlines plane. “Boeing is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the passengers and crew on Ethiopian Airline Flight 302, a Boeing 737 Max-8 airplane. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of the passengers and crew on board and stand ready to support the Ethiopian Airlines team.

Source: Standard Digital March 10, 2019 21:04 UTC