rotor91 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 ADA AB 139 down in Dubai Sheikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan diesposted on 03/06/2008The Ministry of Presidential Affairs on Tuesday announced the death of Shaikh Nasser Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the brother of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Nasser died on Monday night when the helicopter carrying him and his colleagues crashed over Gulf waters.In a statement, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a three-day mourning period starting Tuesday, during which ministries and government departments will remain closed.His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also declared a three-day mourning period starting on Tuesday in Dubai.Funeral prayers for Sheikh Nasser and his colleagues will be performed at the Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Bateen.President Sheikh Khalifa will receive condolences on Tuesday at Al Mushrif Palace after the funeral service. First registered 139, flying at night, with the Shaikh at the controls with co-pilot. PIC was in the back(John Hanley-American) he was the current Ops Manager for ADA. Very sad indeed! R91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Wow, wow..139 is such a safe ship with so many features. Flying on one engine being one of them. Cant imagine how this could turn out so tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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