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Statement – Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 Aircraft Accident

Feb. 13, 2009, Toronto – Bombardier confirms a Dash 8 Q400
aircraft was involved in an accident near Buffalo, New York on Feb.
12. We extend our sympathies to the families of those who perished in
this accident. Bombardier has dispatched a product safety and technical
team to the site to assist the National Transportation Safety Board
with their investigation.

Until such time as the
investigators release any information or findings, Bombardier cannot
comment further or speculate on the cause of this accident.