Training school releases statement on in-air collision
May 31, 2013, 4:41 PM | Updated: 4:41 pm
PHOENIX — The president and CEO of TransPac Aviation Academy released the following statement Friday after four people were killed when two small planes collided.
The statement from Stephen Goddard has not been altered in any way.
I was terribly saddened to learn of the loss of two of our members of the TransPac Aviation Academy family. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fellow colleagues of the two instructors that were lost today. The individuals involved were deeply connected here at TransPac and their loss is felt by all of us. The entire extended TransPac community, including our Alumni, is in shock and mourning for the loss of both of these two good men. We are not releasing personal information about the individuals at this time out of respect for the families during this time of sadness and grieving.
TransPac officials are in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration, and we are extending our full cooperation to the National Transportation Safety Board for its investigation. In accordance with NTSB procedures, TransPac cannot comment on possible causes of the accident while the investigation is ongoing.
The safety and security of our instructors and students is TransPac’s highest priority.
