He also spoke to the family of the captain of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 . Irianto was a highly - experienced former air force pilot . He 's wife remembers him as a kind and loving man who was hard - working and dedicated . Experienced pilot . Daughter holds out hope that he and other passengers may have survived .
He also spoke to the family of the captain of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 . Irianto was a highly - experienced former air force pilot . He 's wife remembers him as a kind and loving man who was hard - working and dedicated . Daughter holds out hope that he and other passengers may have survived .