AT 0732 UTC +1 over approach there was a report of a sinking ship. TRS578 was asked to look for flares a well as AAL 1478 and I believe they picked up the flares. Time of departure is as follows for 1478
Flight Number 1478
Departure City (Airport) San Juan, PR, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Departure Time 05/09/2004 10:19 PM
Arrival City (Airport) New York, NY (JFK)
Arrival Time 05/10/2004 01:49 AM
Remaining Flight Time 00:05
Aircraft Type Airbus A300B4-600
Current Altitude 3,100 feet
Current Groundspeed 265 mph
Flight Status In Flight