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>> hey alex we continue to monitor the weather conditions that were in play when air asia flight 8501 was last heard from moving over the java sea. the weather a big factor across this portion of the world. it's flying through the area that we shorthand call the itcz. we talk about this during the summer months in the u.s., where we would look for tropical storm or hurricane development. but year round, it is a portion of the world infamous for huge thunderstorms. and these bright red colors are indicative of thunderstorm tops approaching 50,000 feet, far above the flight level of about 30,000...

Or ask for permission to change altitude. what happened when they called in, do you know? >> i have no clue. i was shocked that it was happening. i walked past the front desk, i left the control room until i came back in to sign out and go home. and i had not been back to work since. so i have no other details. >> carrie, you also mentioned there were prior incidents with ken martin. tell us about those. >> he lit united 846 and spirit 374 come together at the sam altitude, 36,000 feet, both doing over 450, 425 knots and he did not climb the united 1,000 feet to ensure separation until conflic...