This doesn't sound good. Hypoxia???

Unresponsive plane clears Cuban airspace

Posted: Sep 05, 2014 10:21 AM Updated: Sep 05, 2014 11:08 AM By Cecelia Hanley - email





A Socata TBM-700, the same model being followed by two F-15s flying over the Atlantic on Friday. The pilot has been unresponsive. (Source: Arpingstone/Wikipedia)



(RNN) - A private airplane whose pilot has not responded to any communication attempts has flown south of Cuba.


NORAD tracked the Socata TBM 700 as it flew over the Atlantic and into Cuban airspace. Two F-15 jets were tracking the plane but had to pull away as it hit crossed into Cuba. They reported that two pilots appeared slumped in their seats, and the windows had been "frosted up," according to CNN.
It is expected to run out of fuel, as it is well past its planned arrival point of Naples, FL.


A Cuban jet also tracked the plane. At one point, the aircraft was flying at 25,000 feet, which is high altitude for this type of aircraft. The U.S. Coast Guard is communicating with Cuban authorities about the plane.


It's unclear how much fuel the plane has or how many passengers are on the plane, but the plane does hold six or seven passengers.


The two F-15 that were previously tracking the aircraft have flown to the southern side of Cuba in case plane is still in the air. NORAD has bluntly told CNN that the plane will run out of fuel very soon.


How to handle the plane should it run out of fuel over Cuban land will be up to the Cuban government.


The Federal Aviation Administration tells CNN that the pilot has not communicated since around 10 a.m. ET.


The plane left Rochester, NY at 8 a.m. ET set for Naples for a 2:05 p.m. arrival.


Socata, now known as Daher-Socata, is a French aerospace company that started in 1911. They produce general aircraft and aircraft structures.