BUFFALO, N.Y. - Information regarding Colgan Air Flight 3407
February 13, 2009
Continental Connection flight 3407, operating from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, was involved in an accident outside Buffalo Niagara Airport. This flight was operated by Colgan Air, Inc.
Preliminary information indicates that the flight carried 44 passengers and a crew of four. There was also an off-duty Colgan Airlines crew member aboard, bringing the number of individuals to 49. All on board perished in the accident.
"We are greatly saddened by this accident" said Philip H. Trenary, President & CEO of Pinnacle Airlines Corp., parent company of Colgan Air, Inc. "Our prayers are extended to the family and loved ones of those aboard flight 3407 and those affected on the ground. Please know that we will commit all needed resources to assist the NTSB’s investigation of this accident and work to ensure that a tragedy such as this does not occur again."
Following are the names of crew members on flight 3407:
Captain Marvin Renslow joined Colgan on September 9, 2005. Captain Renslow had flown 3,379 hours with Colgan Air.
First Officer Rebecca Shaw joined Colgan on January 16, 2008. Ms. Shaw had flown 2,244 hours with Colgan Air.
Flight Attendant Matilda Quintero joined Colgan on May 28, 2008.
Flight Attendant Donna Prisco joined Colgan on May 28, 2008.
Captain Joseph Zuffoletto, an off-duty crew member aboard flight 3407, joined Colgan on September 19, 2005.
Flight 3407 was operated using a Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. This aircraft was manufactured on April 12, 2008 and was placed into service by Colgan that month.
We have established a toll-free number for families and friends of those on flight 3407. That number is 800-621-3263. We ask that only family members and friends call this number.
