US Airways Chariman and CEO Releases Statement Regarding Flight 1549
US Airways Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker made a statement regarding flight 1549 last night at US Airways headquarters in Tempe, Arizona.
"Thank you for joining us so quickly. US Airways flight 1549 has been involved in an accident. The Airbus A320 was en route to Charlotte from LaGuardia with 150 passengers on board. The flight was operated with a crew of five (two pilots and three flight attendants). Our preliminary report is that everyone is off the plane.
We have activated our ‘US Airways Care’ team of specially trained employee volunteers to assist those affected by this accident. Individuals who believe they may have family members on board flight 1549 may call US Airways at 1-800-679-8215 within the United States.
It is premature to speculate about the cause of this accident. Out of respect for those affected by these events, we would ask that you, the media, also resist the temptation to speculate.
The National Transportation Safety Board will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the probable cause with our complete support and the support of many others. Further, we are working with and will continue to cooperate fully with the NTSB, local, state and national authorities and answers will emerge in the course of the investigation.
I will be heading to New York shortly. Right now, we’re working to care for those who have been touched by this accident. Members of our airline family will come together with these families to help however we can.
In closing, safety is, has been and forever will be our foremost priority. All of us at US Airways are committed to determining the cause of this event and to assist in every way possible in preventing a similar occurrence."
Parker made his statement before departing for LaGuardia Airport. He will join the US Airways Care Team, which is already en route to look after the needs of those involved in the accident.
US Airways will continue to release information as it becomes available.
Karen
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