[Kharon]

Brock - CAA head claims ATC records document landing at Thimarafushi at 6:33 UTC.

I regret, time is at a premium today otherwise I’d do the research.  If we can establish the departure and destination ports it should be possible to obtain the official weather data for the route flown, most meteorological services keep records and a MSL prognosis (or satellite picture) for the area on the day would resolve the storm avoidance question.

I have to agree with Slats and TOM – why the ‘mystery’? It’s apiece of cake to categorically establish from recorded documents that a legitimate passenger carrier went from A to B obtain all summary and sundry details, including the colour of the pilots socks.  

Anyway – you are most welcome to Aunty Pru.  

Toot – toot.