DANA AIR RELEASES OFFICIAL STATEMENT AFTER PLANE CRASH

The Dana Air family is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of the passengers and crew of Flight 9J-992 of Sunday, June 3, 2012. The aircraft,with Reg istration 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.



An investigation into the cause of the accident

got under way immed iately, 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.



Once again, we at Dana Air extend our profoundest condolences.

Jacky Hathiramani

Chief Executive Officer.



Well if you ask me, I'll say this letter isn't quite convincing enough, almost like there's no real feeling in it.