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Mesa Pilots Mourn
Mesa Pilots Mourn
Crew of Flight 5481
The Mesa Air pilots are mourning the loss of two of their ALPA family who were killed January 8, on Air Midwest Flight 5481 in Charlotte, N.C. Capt. Katie Leslie and First Officer Jonathan Gibbs died in the crash in which the 19 passengers aboard the Beech 1900D also lost their lives.
“Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Katie and Jonathan,” said Mesa MEC chairman, Capt. Andy Hughes. “The crew of Flight 5481 represents the best of this pilot group — young, vibrant, skilled professional aviators who were passionate about their flying and dedicated to their jobs. They are truly missed and will remain in our thoughts and our prayers.”
ALPA is participating in the National Transportation Safety Board accident investigation. A full ALPA “Go-Team,” which includes trained pilot accident investigation volunteers and staff from ALPA’s Engineering and Air Safety Department, was deployed to Charlotte on January 8. ALPA will continue to take part in the entire investigation process.
Fraternally Yours,
Captain Andrew J. Hughes
MES MEC Chairman
Mesa Pilots Mourn
Crew of Flight 5481
The Mesa Air pilots are mourning the loss of two of their ALPA family who were killed January 8, on Air Midwest Flight 5481 in Charlotte, N.C. Capt. Katie Leslie and First Officer Jonathan Gibbs died in the crash in which the 19 passengers aboard the Beech 1900D also lost their lives.
“Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Katie and Jonathan,” said Mesa MEC chairman, Capt. Andy Hughes. “The crew of Flight 5481 represents the best of this pilot group — young, vibrant, skilled professional aviators who were passionate about their flying and dedicated to their jobs. They are truly missed and will remain in our thoughts and our prayers.”
ALPA is participating in the National Transportation Safety Board accident investigation. A full ALPA “Go-Team,” which includes trained pilot accident investigation volunteers and staff from ALPA’s Engineering and Air Safety Department, was deployed to Charlotte on January 8. ALPA will continue to take part in the entire investigation process.
Fraternally Yours,
Captain Andrew J. Hughes
MES MEC Chairman