139 Down Abu Dhabi

[Brian Abraham]

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.

[spencer17]

Confirmed. All on board dead. RIP
Just on Yahoo with one pilot out of Abu Dhabi.

[IntheTin]

http://www.gulfnews.com/nation/Government/10218137.html


Report here. R.I.P

[hobiecat]

RIP John....................

[tottigol]

Was that the Dubai's Royal Wing AW139?

RIP to all involved and prayers for the families.

[hobiecat]

Yes...........A6-BBB

[Demented]

No.....ADA 139......RIP Obaid and John

[cmacltd]

Downed 139

Yes I heard it was an ADA machine. RIP John, good man & true

[gulfwatcher]

RIP John, very sad for all involved...

my thoughts and prayers go out to the families

[expatron]

RIP

Rest in peace John, Obaid and the other pax

[S.M.S]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the families

What are the causes of the accident?

[Aser]

R.I.P.

First 139 operational crash as far I know.
There was another one during test flights in Italy.

Take care.

[hot 'n dusty]

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!

[heliski22]

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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[.Aero]

unspecified colleagues?

and an unspecified number of colleagues were killed

Sad news for all those involved - but you can't help but wonder who these other "colleagues" were that lost their lives? Are their deaths of no importance? There has been zero news about the circumstances! Why???

If there is any truth to what some of you guys are suggesting re PIC, will that ever be made public?

[MrLeGuen]

My first thought was `helicopter crash` when the radio stations all started playing laid back music in Dubai today..

[told]

My condolences too to the families and the friends of these guys ...
Damiano

[Foggy Bottom]

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.

Thanks

[maxgross]

So sorry to hear this news. Can someone PM me with John's last name. I also have spent time with ADA

[Brian Abraham]

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.