First Air says cause of crash unknown
Posted Aug 22, 2011 10:34:42 AM.
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Kanata-based First Air has spoken out on the plane crash that killed twelve people in Nunavut.
Two of the three survivors are now at the Ottawa General Hospital while the the third remains in stable condition in Iqaluit.
Vice-President of Marketing and Sales for First Air Chris Ferris choked back tears as he spoke.
He says the cause of the crash remains unknown and that First Air’s main priority is contacting and looking after the families of the people who were on board.
He thanked the Canadian Military for their instrumental rescue effort.
“We would like to thank the Canadian Military whose on-site presence and immediate response was instrumental in the rescue efforts.”
Ferris also said that field teams including counsellors have been sent to Resolute Bay, Yellowknife and other main stations in First Air’s network.
Meantime, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada expected to provide an update on the investigation 10 a.m., Monday.
