Pakistan accident and IFALPA - Curt Lewis

Global Pilots on the Aircraft Accident of flight PK661 near Havelian, Pakistan MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the passengers and crew of Pakistan International Airlines Flight 661, who lost loved ones in the accident near Havelian, Pakistan today. Our thoughts are with all who have been touched by this tragedy. In order to learn from such an event and to prevent any repetition, IFALPA stresses the need for a technical investigation into the circumstances of this accident strictly following the provisions laid out in ICAO Annex 13. Its objective should be to determine the accident's contributing factors and make the necessary safety recommendations. IFALPA's accident investigation experts and their operational knowledge of the ATR 42-500 aircraft are at the disposal of the officially involved investigation agencies for advice or consultation during both the investigation process and the drafting of the accident report and related safety recommendations. Note to Editors: The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations represents more than 100,000 pilots in nearly 100 countries around the globe. The mission of IFALPA is to promote the highest level of aviation safety worldwide and to be the global advocate of the piloting profession; providing representation, services and support to both our members and the aviation industry