Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Remembers Stevens, Lauds O'Keefe
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen today expressed his condolences
to the victims of a plane crash in Alaska that involved nine
persons, including former Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) and former
NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe. "Our prayers are with the people
involved in this tragic accident, as well as their families," Bolen
said.
Upon learning that Sen. Stevens had died in the crash, Bolen
said: "NBAA is deeply saddened by this loss. As chairman of the
Senate's Appropriations and Commerce Committees, Senator Stevens
was tireless in promoting aviation in Alaska and throughout the
United States. He understood, and made sure others understood, the
critical role aviation plays in our nation's economy and
transportation system. He fought constantly to keep the United
States the world leader in all aspects of aviation, including
general aviation."
Following reports that O'Keefe was among the survivors in the
crash, Bolen praised him as a widely admired public servant, having
served not only as NASA administrator, but also as deputy director
for the Office of Management and Budget, and before that as acting
secretary of the United States Navy.
"Time and again, when our nation has turned to Sean O'Keefe for
his leadership, he has answered the call," Bolen said.
Reports indicate that, shortly after 8:00 p.m. local time on
August 9, a 1957 DeHavilland DHC-3 Otter crashed about 20 miles
north of Dillingham. State and federal officials report that severe
weather conditions have hampered the rescue effort. The National
Transportation Safety Board has announced that an NTSB "Go Team" is
en route to the accident site to conduct a full, official
investigation.
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