First Air Crash Resolute Bay August 20 2011

[YWGGuy]

Not to speculate, but knowing that there were only three survivors, would that mean it was was the two Flight Attendants and the little girls?

Just found out who the crew members were.
No crew members made it, one of the young girls did...

Do you mean now that both flight attendants have not made it? I knew the flight deck crew did not but I was under the impression both FA's made it.

By the way if someone could PM me the pilots names I know a 737 pilot at First Air...

[ahramin]

Statement from ALPA President on First Air Flight 6560
August 20, 2011
Fellow ALPA pilots:

It is my sad duty to report today that we lost two of our ALPA brothers in the crash of a First Air 737 in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, Canada. Details are very limited at this time due to the extremely remote location of the airport.

I have been in close contact with the First Air MEC, and have assured them that any and all resources of the Air Line Pilots Association, International, will be available to them as we move forward. ALPA’s safety, critical incident response, legal, and benefits specialists have already started the detailed work of supporting the families of the crews and beginning the investigation into the accident.

I extend my personal sympathies to the families of those who were lost, and all of our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.

[down north]

Not to speculate, but knowing that there were only three survivors, would that mean it was was the two Flight Attendants and the little girls?

Just found out who the crew members were.
No crew members made it, one of the young girls did...

Do you mean now that both flight attendants have not made it? I knew the flight deck crew did not but I was under the impression both FA's made it.

By the way if someone could PM me the pilots names I know a 737 pilot at First Air...

Yes that is correct, Both FA's did not make it..

Very sad.

[North Shore]

Thoughts and prayers to all from the Gimli Tankerbase.

[BTyyj]

Yes, very sad. I guess The Globe and Mail must have jumped the gun with the two FAs. Does this mean there is now only one survivor, the little girl, or is there still three survivors? I hope that there are still three; terrible crash.

[snoopy]

R.I.P.

Kirsten B.

[down north]

3 survivors none of which are crew members

[Road Trip]

Very Sad

I'm trying to think when the last time a Canadian aircraft operatining under 705 crashed in Canada and people died? Am I wrong to think it's been a decade or two?

[Castorero]

Very sad indeed, my heartfelt condolences to everyone

[ajet32]

Air Ontario Fokker F28, Flight 1363, March 10 1989 Dryden Ontario. Wouldn't have been 705 Regs would have been ANO VII No 2 I think. It's been a long time since the changes.

[bc-6]

thoughts and prayers to the families of the passengers and crew

[ettw]

We at First Air appreciate the condolences from the avcanada family. Please allow us the time to greive the loss of our dear friends. It is s trying time for all of us here and I don't think that premature conjecture and uninformed postings will help.

Respectively,

ETTW

[ywg9]

Rest in peace fellow ALPA brothers. Thought are with the friends and families of everybody onboard very sad day

[Panama Jack]

Indeed, very sad to hear of this accident and the death of fellow airline industry colleagues and passengers. Condolences to family and friends of the victims.

[Prairie Chicken]

A very tragic event. My heartfelt condolences to all affected.

[station60]

Thank you all for your kind comments, they are certainly welcomed at a time like this. We at 7F are deeply saddened by the loss of our friends & family. Words can't describe the pain that we're feeling here today. TY for not speculating on the events as none of us know anything other than what's being reported by the media. The TSB is enroute to the scene as of last night.

This is a sad day for everybody in Canada. My thoughts are with the loved ones of the deceased. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

[Gino Under]

"Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous. But to an even greater degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect."

My sincerest condolences to the good folks at First Air and to the families of the victims.
May god give you the strength to keep going and to those who have lost their lives, may they rest in peace.

[polar one]

snow roller...I expect you are reading this..Please check your PM's

[bmc]

I used to call YRB home long ago. I've known Aziz for many years. I'm fearful I may know some of the crew. I'd appreciate a pm if someone could do that.

I was with Gulf Air when GF072 crashed in Bahrain. We were flying back to Bahrain from London the night of the accident and had a BBC news crew onboard to cover the story. The ensuing days were very difficult for the staff.

My deepest sympathies to family, friends, flying buddies. Very very sad event. My heart goes out to the First Air family. You really are a family and a top notch outfit.

[Sulako]

My thoughts and prayers are with those affected and their families

[bmc]

Thanks for the pm's.

[flyinthebug]

My most sincere condolences to the entire crew at First Air. I got to know many of their people when I was in the arctic and this is a very sad and tragic event. RIP to those lost.

[flyincanuck]

Having recently dealt with losing 3 people in a crash i deeply empathize with the friends families and colleagues. The pain and anguish is overwhelming. Support each other and try to "ride out" the emotional waves as well as you can.

My thoughts are with the First Air community, and the crew.

[YYC-OPS]

First Air releases updated press statement. Confirms all four crew perish in accident.

http://www.firstair.ca/2011/08/first-ai ... ccident-3/

[boeingboy]

Again - If anyone knows the names of the back end crew - Please PM me. I know a couple of them.

Condolences to all.