139 Down Abu Dhabi
 

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.

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

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


Report here. R.I.P

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

Was that the Dubai's Royal Wing AW139?

RIP to all involved and prayers for the families.

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

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

Downed 139
 

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

RIP John, very sad for all involved...

my thoughts and prayers go out to the families

RIP
 

Rest in peace John, Obaid and the other pax

R.I.P. :sad:

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

Take care.

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":ugh:

RIP John, condolences to the famalies!

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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unspecified colleagues?
 

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

Transparent Investigations...
 

Very Sad news indeed,

For those in the know... How transparent and open is the crash investigation likely to be ??

Are the aircraft fitted with CVR?

CB

Transparency
 

Sadly, as horrible as this sounds, I'm not very optimistic it will be because of who was onboard which ofcourse will only fuel speculation and rumours. I find that to be unfair to the grieving family members, and the aviation community at large.

Only time will tell.

A6-BBB
 

The Captain was John Hanley an American who has a wife and child living in Thailand. John was Chief Pilot before becoming Operation Manager with ADA. Too early to speculate on cause of crash but John was definitely in the back seat of VIP aircraft. Co-Pilot and Shaikh at the controls...what was that all about. Tragic mistake that caused the five fatalities.

Can someone in the know p.m. me with the name of the co-pilot please?
RIP John.

139 Down Abu Dabai?
 

My heartfelt condolences to all those left behind to grieve the irreperable loss.
It will be in the interest of us all who fly the AW 139 and in the reputation of the manufacturers of the 139 to make public the reasons for the crash. In the meantime as professional courtesy demands we should stop speculation and not spread rumors.

RIP to a larger than life character
 

Condolences to John's and the others families. Certainly a larger than life character in the aviation industry. RIP mate.

A6-BBB
 

National Co-Pilot's name is Obaid Al Mahashdra.

picture of the UAE 139 accident !
 

Not much of a horizon there.
Just a thought, and not meant to get any one's back up but maybe overwater flight with a poorly defined horizon and a small unoticed ROD.
Similar thing happend to an offshore machine which i read about on prune.

Condolences to friends and family.

john hanley [ 0perations manager ]

Hi Foggy
John was american, Married to a Thai lady and was living in Thailand.
His Body will be sent to Thailand within next 2-3 days

Hot 'n dusty

ADA Accident.
 

This is indeed a tragedy, and is incumbent on those left behind to learn from this, regardless of cause.
What is certain is this presentation of our own mortality, our abilities and responsibilities is now up front and very personal.
We cannot, and indeed should not take for granted even the slightest issue with our profession.
Who is right is never the issue; what is right will always surface.
My condolence to the Families and friends.
Yet another tragic loss.:(

The accident was between 19:45 to 20:00 !

sad to say but....
 

sad thing is john would have felt the "pressure" on this one...........:ugh:

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

recovered from the crash site
 

The 139 has both CVR and FDR, both of which are in the hands of the UAE Airforce now.:suspect:

The accident was between 19:45 to 20:00 !

In my country its pretty light at that time in summer. although im not sure whats it like over in the UAE.
In northern Canada we never have issues with an horizon in snow conditions that time of day.:rolleyes:

Still as sad event.

dark night ! :ouch:

Hughesy:


Our snow storms over here in the Gulf aren't nearly as frequent as yours?:ugh:

His name was JOHN HANLEY.

A6-BBB
 

Transparency ??? I hope.
The FDR/CVR are in the hands of the UAE Airforce and are supposed to be sent to Agusta for processing.
I guess Agusta may send the unit back to Penny & Giles or the NTSB for analysis.