Micronesia air crash turns fatal as passenger's body found: airline

The body of a passenger on a flight that crashed short of the runway on the tiny Pacific island nation of Micronesia last week has been discovered by divers, operator Air Niugini said Monday in contrast to its initial report that all had survived. The airline said Friday all 47 passengers and crew on board had safely evacuated the Boeing737 jet after it landed in a lagoon during heavy rain and reduced visibility. Air Niugini said Saturday that it could not account for one male passenger, but Sunday it said other passengers had confirmed he had safely evacuated the plane and was seen in a local dinghy that transported passengers and crew to the shore. Monday evening, Air Niugini CE Tahawar Durrani said the body of the unaccounted male passenger was discovered by divers during the day. <br/>