Following the air crash of one of its airplanes, Flight 9J 992 on Sunday, June 3, 2012, Dana Airline has released an official statement on the air disaster.
The statement was signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Jacky Hathiramani.
The statement stated the sadness and grief Dana Airplane shares with families of the victims of the crash. Jacky expresses concern on what victim’s families might be going through. He stated thet a 24-hour call centre has been set up to deal with enquiries.
Also, he said Dana Air will cooperate with giving useful information to investigators on the cause of the plane crash.
Below is the official statement;
PRESS STATEMENT ON FLIGHT 9J 992 OF SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012
The Dana Air family is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the passengers and crew of Flight 9J-992 of Sunday, June 3, 2012. The aircraft, with Registration Number 5N-RAM, departed Abuja for Lagos with 146 passengers onboard. 1 Dana Air Flight Engineer, 2 Pilots and 4 Cabin Crew were also aboard the flight.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the deceased, and we are doing everything we can to assist them in this extremely difficult time. A 24hr Call Centre service has been initiated and we have also set up an information center at MMA2 to look after their needs and keep them as quickly informed as possible.
An investigation into the cause of the accident got under way immediately, under the guidance of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), who are being assisted by investigators from the U.S. National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB). Dana Air is co-operating fully and assisting the investigation in every possible way.
In accordance with international protocol governing aviation accident investigations, all information about the investigation will come from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. Dana Air will however provide information relating to the flight itself and updates on steps being taken.
Once again, we at Dana Air extend our profoundest condolences.
Jacky Hathiramani
Chief Executive Officer
