Dana opens information center, sympathies with victims’ families

By LAIDE AKINBOADE
ABUJA -In view of the recent plane crash in Lagos that claimed the lives of the passengers, crew members and some residents at the crash site in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos, Dana Air has set up information center at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, terminal 2, Lagos,  to give information relating to the plane crash.

This was stated in a statement issued, and signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Dana, Jacky Hathiramani, expressed their sympathy to families and friends of the victims

According to the statement, “Dana air family is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the passengers and crew of Flight 9J-922 of Sunday, June 3, 2012.

The aircraft, with Registration Number 5N-RAM, departed Abuja for Lagos with 146 passengers onboard. 1 Dana Air Flight Engineer, 2 Pilots and 4 Cabin Crew were also aboard the flight.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the deceased, and we are doing everything we can to assist them in this extremely difficult time. A 24hr Call Centre service has been initiated and we have also set up an information center at MMA2 to look after their needs and keep them as quickly informed as possible. Contact Numbers: 01-2809888 and 07003593262.”

The operator assured Nigerians that, “An investigation into the cause of the accident got under way immediately, under the guidance of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), who are being assisted by investigators from the U.S. National Safety Transportation Board (NTSB). Dana Air is cooperating fully and assisting the investigation in every possible way.

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.”