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How many people can an airplane carry? Depends on the aircraft. Some planes such as the 787 and 320 can carry up too 250 passengers, While an Embraer 145 can only hold about 25-45.
Max Frolicher estimated 36 people were aboard, and Anna Warrenâs estimate was 35 or 36. 13 Catherine Crosby also said 36 people were aboard. 14 The numbers given are all in the 35 to 42 range, and based on the bulk of evidence, an estimate of 36 is probably close to the actual total.