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Reported crashed shortly after departure. ~180 pax/crew. fr24.com/data/flights/p…
Boeing statement “We are aware of the media reports out of Iran and we are gathering more information.”
International Air Transport Association:
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the crash of the Ukraine International Airlines flight... Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families & friends of those 180 souls who have lost their lives. 😢”
63 Canadians were on board Ukraine Int’l Airlines #PS752 according to Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Also on board were citizens from: Iran 82, Ukraine 2 pax & 9 crew, Sweden 10, Afghanistan 4, Germany 3 and UK 3. There were no survivors.
Ukraine International Airlines #PS241 just departed Kyiv heading for Toronto and may have been the connecting flight home for 63 Canadians killed in the crash of #PS752 shortly after departure from Tehran yesterday.
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Statements from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of a Foreign Affairs François-Philippe Champagne:
Boeing says, “This is a tragic event and our heartfelt thoughts are with the crew, passengers, and their families. We are in contact with our airline customer and stand by them in this difficult time. We are ready to assist in any way needed.”
Ukraine Minister of Foreign Affairs: “Both Ukraine and Canada mourn after terrible plane crash #PS752.Spoke with @FP_Champagne to express our mutual condolences. We thank Canada for standing with us today. Our thoughts are with friendly Canadian people.”
Bold statement released by Ukraine International Airlines...
“Given the crew's experience, error probability is minimal. We do not even consider such a chance."
They also confirm flight tracker final altitude info as correct.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada: “by virtue of fatalities to Canadian citizens, the TSB has appointed an expert who will receive and review factual information released by the State of Occurrence, and monitor the progress of the investigation.”
PM Justin Trudeau: “Ukraine Airlines plane just landed in Toronto from Kyiv, according to the airline there were 138 passengers, who weren’t on that flight because they died in the crash from the earlier leg of their travel.”