In
demonstration of their deepest sympathy to those affected by the
ill-fated Dana flight J9 992, top management of Dana Air Limited on
Friday, June 8, 2012 visited some of the displaced residents of
Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, where the aircraft came down on Sunday, donating
relief materials to them.
Also,
a team of Counselors, Psychotherapists were deployed by the airline to
assist and manage trauma, anxiety and associated ailments of families
affected during the crash.
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In
his remark during the visit, Gautam Hathiramani , a Director at Dana
Air, noted that the airline operator appreciates the difficult times
presently being experienced by the affected families as a result of the
crash, promising that Dana Air will not relent in ensuring support to
the displaced families.
He
said that it became necessary to deploy the services of Counselors and
Psychotherapists to the affected families to ensure that they are in
stable conditions after the shock, and also help manage their trauma,
anxieties and fear.
The
director said that all the displaced persons would be provided with
temporary accommodation to suit their respective needs, whilst relief
materials would be extended to them on continuous basis. “Our chairman
and other senior management have been at the site to condole with the
families of the victims. We would continue to visit and assist them
where necessary to ensure that their needs are met until there very
stable,” he said.
Reacting
to the visit by management of Dana Air, the Community Development
Authority (CDA) chairman, Iju-Ishaga, Mr. Onowo Adewole commended the
management of Dana Air for the gesture, promising to ensure that the
community cooperates with the airline in its bid to ensure that
displaced people are adequately rehabilitated.
Also
in her remark, one of the victims, Chinyere Okafor, who spoke on
behalf of all the victims of the crash, thanked Dana Air for coming to
their aid, noting that though both the airline and the victims have
suffered untold losses as a result of the crash, the steps so far taken
by Dana Air shows its heartfelt concern for the affected people.
Materials distributed include mattresses, food items, clothes, and kitchen utensils, among others.
Crash of DANA Air Flight 9J 992 on Sunday, June 3, 2012
It
is with a very heavy heart that we, the Dana group family join
friends, colleagues, relations, families and the entire Nigerian nation
to mourn victims of the ill-fated Dana Air, flight 9J 992, with
Registration Number 5N-RAM, from Abuja that crashed at Iju- Shaga, a
Lagos suburb as the aircraft made to touch down at the Murtala Mohammed
Airport 2, Lagos. The tragic loss of all the 146 passengers on board
and the crew including; 1 Dana Air Flight Engineer, 2 Pilots and 4
Cabin Crew and families who were in their houses at the time of the
accident is the most traumatic experience for members of families,
relations, the Dana group the Lagos State Government and the country at
this critical period of the year.
Though the lives of some of
Nigeria’s best and brightest have been cut short as a result of the
incidence, we are deeply touched by the sorrows of many whose dreams,
family prospects and expectations have been terminated.
At this point, much words or
rhetoric would not do much in healing the wounds and pains of those
affected directly by the unfortunate incidence; it is our hope that the
Almighty God, who sees all and knows the end from the beginning, would
provide even better succour and fortitude for the bereaved to bear
their losses.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the affected.
We also want Nigerians to know that we do not place people above money
hence, we are more concerned here with lives than any other activities
or losses we have encountered as a result of the crash.
Presently, we are working with
various investigative organs of the regulatory bodies to find the rout
cause of the crash. Already, the black had been recovered and we hope
to share information on what happened in no distant time. We are also
working with families of the deceased and those who are presently
receiving treatment at the hospital. Our management have been at both
the site and hospital to addressed issues with families of the deceased
even as plans are on to address issues with the statement government
and immediate community where the incident took place.
Our Insurance companies are
working round the clock to find tune processes and once there is the
green light, all claims regarding all lives lost, injuries and
properties will be adequately addressed.
In the interim, we have set up a crisis management unit at the Dana
Air office, MMA 2, Lagos for enquiries of any kind. The general public
and the media can direct all enquiries to ….. , while a toll free line
will soon be opened to address all enquiries.
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.
It will also be pertinent to
say that at Dana Air, we place a high premium on safety and we adhere
strictly to the maintenance schedule of all our aircrafts as prescribed
by the manufacturers, and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. More
detailed and scheduled checks are, however, carried out at MRO
facilities abroad.
As a matter
of fact, that particular aircraft had its last 400-hourly check
(A-Check) only in May 30, 2012 while the statutory annual maintenance
(C-Check) is not due until September 2012. The Certificate of
Airworthiness issued by the NCCA after the last C-Check was still very
valid as at the time of the incident.
We
deeply regret the incidence and hope Nigerians would join us in
rebuilding to the best of our ability all that has been lost as a
result of the crash.
Once again, we at Dana Air extend our profoundest condolences.
Jacky Hathiramani
Chief Executive Officer
Public statement from Dana
Dear Concerned Public,
Following
the crash incident of Sunday, June 03, 2012, involving a Dana Air
Plane, it has become imperative for us to communicate the latest
developments to you:
- We immediately deployed Men and Materials to the Crash site at Iju-Ishaga, the crash site in order to assist search and rescue operations
- Senior Management of Dana Air were also immediately on ground as part of the search and rescue efforts
- We
are working with Government and Key Regulatory Authorities in the
Nigerian Aviation Industry to uncover the truths regarding this
tragic incident
- We are also
working closely with the Lagos State Government on the relocation of
displaced families at the crash site and have sent relief materials
to displaced families
- We have opened an incident response centre and have deployed an Emergency Management Team
- We
are working closely with Medical team for DNA procedures so the
remains of the deceased are properly identified and prepared for
burial
- As part of our incident response, we are in talks with Trauma Managers and are opening a Public Enquiries Toll-free lines so we are able to pass on information and retrieve critical information
It
must be noted that these are very trying times for the entire nation
because of the loss of precious souls as result of this sad incident,
we therefore urge the Media, Citizen Journalists and the concerned
public to avoid rumours and speculations but rather seek insightful
information which will help heal the nation and uncover critical
details as to the cause of the crash and the possible ways of
ameliorating the pains of the victims.
At
Dana Air, we remain eternally committed to a resolution and healing
process not just out of duty of care but more importantly because of
the loss of priceless souls in this sad incident and are open to public
scrutiny of our actions going forward.
Dana
Air wishes to thank well-meaning Nigerians and Institutions who are
standing side-by-side with us in the management of this tragedy. It is
our prayer that affected families will find divine succor to sooth
their hearts as we deploy all the resources at our disposal in the
recovery process.
Signed
DANA AIR MANAGEMENT
