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Report third hand or so of a 139 accident. All onboard perished (two crew and Sheikh. Sheikh in front seat). Just telling the story as told.
News item here which I guess is accident in question.
http://www.uaeinteract.com/docs/Shei...ies_/30434.htm
Sheikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies
posted on 03/06/2008
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs on Tuesday announced the death of Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the brother of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Nasser died on Monday night when the helicopter carrying him and his colleagues crashed over Gulf waters.
In a statement, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a three-day mourning period starting Tuesday, during which ministries and government departments will remain closed.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also declared a three-day mourning period starting on Tuesday in Dubai.
Funeral prayers for Sheikh Nasser and his colleagues will be performed at the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Bateen.
President Sheikh Khalifa will receive condolences on Tuesday at Al Mushrif Palace after the funeral service.
News item here which I guess is accident in question.
http://www.uaeinteract.com/docs/Shei...ies_/30434.htm
Sheikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies
posted on 03/06/2008
The Ministry of Presidential Affairs on Tuesday announced the death of Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the brother of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Nasser died on Monday night when the helicopter carrying him and his colleagues crashed over Gulf waters.
In a statement, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a three-day mourning period starting Tuesday, during which ministries and government departments will remain closed.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also declared a three-day mourning period starting on Tuesday in Dubai.
Funeral prayers for Sheikh Nasser and his colleagues will be performed at the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Bateen.
President Sheikh Khalifa will receive condolences on Tuesday at Al Mushrif Palace after the funeral service.
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cause of accident unconfirmed... CFIT
Waiting for the police to release the CVR and FDR to make it conclusive.
Commander in back of Helo, Sheik flying!
Night flying on instruments with co-pilot "in command"
RIP John, condolences to the famalies!
Waiting for the police to release the CVR and FDR to make it conclusive.
Commander in back of Helo, Sheik flying!
Night flying on instruments with co-pilot "in command"
RIP John, condolences to the famalies!
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I believe you're right Aser, first one in service.
What say we wait until the data is taken from the FDR/CVR and then see what happened on the basis of hard evidence rather than hearsay.
In the meantime, condolences to all those left behind. Tough time no matter what caused it.
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What say we wait until the data is taken from the FDR/CVR and then see what happened on the basis of hard evidence rather than hearsay.
In the meantime, condolences to all those left behind. Tough time no matter what caused it.
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unspecified colleagues?
and an unspecified number of colleagues were killed
If there is any truth to what some of you guys are suggesting re PIC, will that ever be made public?
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Haven't been with ADA for many years. I realize that it is too soon to release any full names, but perhaps the nationality of John? I know a couple of John's from my days with ADA.
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I too was most intrigued that the news items had no mention of others, just the national. Question. Do the UAE aviation authorities issue public reports on these sort of events?
Condolences to the friends and families. RIP Gentlemen.
Condolences to the friends and families. RIP Gentlemen.
