Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
05LAGOS1660
2005-10-25 11:33:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Consulate Lagos
Cable title:
SITREP #7: CRASH OF BELLVIEW FLIGHT B3210; OCTOBER
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UNCLAS LAGOS 001660
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - HANDLE ACCORDINGLY
TRANSPORTATION FOR FAA
DAKAR PLS PASS TO FAA REP ED JONES
ROME PLS PASS TO TSA REP JOHN HALINSKI
FOR DS/IP/AF
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC EAIR NI ASEC PREL
SUBJECT: SITREP #7: CRASH OF BELLVIEW FLIGHT B3210; OCTOBER
25, 12:30 AM (LOCAL)
REF: LAGOS 1656 AND PREVIOUS
UNCLAS LAGOS 001660
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - HANDLE ACCORDINGLY
TRANSPORTATION FOR FAA
DAKAR PLS PASS TO FAA REP ED JONES
ROME PLS PASS TO TSA REP JOHN HALINSKI
FOR DS/IP/AF
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC EAIR NI ASEC PREL
SUBJECT: SITREP #7: CRASH OF BELLVIEW FLIGHT B3210; OCTOBER
25, 12:30 AM (LOCAL)
REF: LAGOS 1656 AND PREVIOUS
1. (SBU) The consular response team (CRT) yesterday liaised
with Nigerian authorities to review identification documents
found at the crash site. They found no/no information
indicating additional AMCITs were on board, other than the
one known AMCIT and two LPRs whose names match the manifest.
The team deployed to the crash site today to continue
monitoring the effort.
2. (SBU) The team reported better security at the site
yesterday due to the presence of numerous senior-ranking GON
officials. However, the site is not/not being treated as a
"controlled accident scene." Press, family members, and
curious on-lookers all have access to the site. The
integrity of much of the site seems to have been compromised.
The crater formed by the crashed plane, however, appears to
not have been compromised.
3. (SBU) The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is
prepared to work with the U.S. National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB) team scheduled to arrive tomorrow, October 26.
The Aviation Minister and NCAA Director General have canceled
their October 28 trip to Washington.
4. (SBU) Overzealous officials at the Nigerian Broadcast
Commission (NBC) temporarily closed the Africa Independent
Television (AIT) and affiliated Red Power Radio Station which
accurately reported the location of the crash site and the
fact that there were no survivors. Both were allowed to
re-open on Monday after a closure of approximately 12 hours.
Nigeria's Information Minister Frank Nweke publicly
criticized the NBC action, stating that he quickly ordered
NBC to allow AIT/Ray Power back on the air after he learned
of the closure. Our Public Affairs Section continues to
monitor the Nigerian media.
BROWNE
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED - HANDLE ACCORDINGLY
TRANSPORTATION FOR FAA
DAKAR PLS PASS TO FAA REP ED JONES
ROME PLS PASS TO TSA REP JOHN HALINSKI
FOR DS/IP/AF
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC EAIR NI ASEC PREL
SUBJECT: SITREP #7: CRASH OF BELLVIEW FLIGHT B3210; OCTOBER
25, 12:30 AM (LOCAL)
REF: LAGOS 1656 AND PREVIOUS
1. (SBU) The consular response team (CRT) yesterday liaised
with Nigerian authorities to review identification documents
found at the crash site. They found no/no information
indicating additional AMCITs were on board, other than the
one known AMCIT and two LPRs whose names match the manifest.
The team deployed to the crash site today to continue
monitoring the effort.
2. (SBU) The team reported better security at the site
yesterday due to the presence of numerous senior-ranking GON
officials. However, the site is not/not being treated as a
"controlled accident scene." Press, family members, and
curious on-lookers all have access to the site. The
integrity of much of the site seems to have been compromised.
The crater formed by the crashed plane, however, appears to
not have been compromised.
3. (SBU) The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is
prepared to work with the U.S. National Transportation Safety
Board (NTSB) team scheduled to arrive tomorrow, October 26.
The Aviation Minister and NCAA Director General have canceled
their October 28 trip to Washington.
4. (SBU) Overzealous officials at the Nigerian Broadcast
Commission (NBC) temporarily closed the Africa Independent
Television (AIT) and affiliated Red Power Radio Station which
accurately reported the location of the crash site and the
fact that there were no survivors. Both were allowed to
re-open on Monday after a closure of approximately 12 hours.
Nigeria's Information Minister Frank Nweke publicly
criticized the NBC action, stating that he quickly ordered
NBC to allow AIT/Ray Power back on the air after he learned
of the closure. Our Public Affairs Section continues to
monitor the Nigerian media.
BROWNE