Police Issue Significant Update on Investigation into Fatal Aircraft Crash
Police authorities have released a substantial update regarding the ongoing investigation into a tragic plane crash that occurred last week following departure from Birmingham airport. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals, has prompted extensive emergency response and investigative efforts across multiple agencies.
Details of the Tragic Incident
Emergency services were urgently dispatched to farmland near Blackstone Edge in Littleborough on February 3rd after receiving reports of a light aircraft crash. The private Cirrus SR20 aircraft had departed from Birmingham airport approximately forty minutes before the catastrophic event occurred. Specialist investigators from both Greater Manchester Police and the Air Accident Investigation Branch have been working collaboratively to determine the circumstances surrounding this devastating accident.
Tragically, both occupants of the aircraft were pronounced dead at the scene. One victim has been identified as thirty-six-year-old Arian Abbasi, described by grieving family members as a deeply loving father and devoted husband. According to relatives, Abbasi had been mere days away from commencing what would have been an exciting new chapter in his life as a commercial airline pilot.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Safety Concerns
Authorities have confirmed that all lines of enquiry remain open as the investigation progresses. A particularly significant aspect of the inquiry involves the aircraft's parachute system, which deployed during the incident but subsequently became entangled with a nearby pylon. This component has become a focal point for investigators seeking to understand the sequence of events that led to the fatal crash.
For several days following the accident, police maintained a substantial cordoned area at the crash site while issuing an urgent public safety warning. Authorities specifically cautioned members of the public against touching any aircraft debris, emphasizing that certain missing components could pose serious risks if handled improperly.
Recovery of Critical Evidence
Investigators had been particularly concerned about locating a specific part of the parachute system containing propellant, described as a small device measuring approximately thirty centimetres. Police had appealed to the public for assistance in finding this potentially hazardous component.
Thankfully, this critical piece of evidence was recovered over the weekend when a vigilant member of the public discovered the parachute device on Saturday, February 7th, and immediately notified authorities. Greater Manchester Police released an official statement confirming the safe retrieval of the missing component and expressing gratitude to all who assisted in the search efforts.
The statement read: Following an appeal earlier this week regarding the aircraft crash in Littleborough on Tuesday 3 February, officers have found and safely retrieved the missing part of the parachute system. We would like to thank everyone who contacted the police and helped in the search for this item. It was located in the evening on Saturday 7 February by a member of the public and we would particularly like to thank them for their support during this investigation.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved in the fatal incident, registered as G-GXVV, was owned by Daedalus Aviation (Services) Ltd, a Birmingham-based company specialising in pilot training experiences. According to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, the aircraft departed Birmingham Airport before heading northward, with its final signal transmitted approximately forty minutes later near Marsden in West Yorkshire.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain committed to determining the precise causes of this tragic event while providing support to the families affected by this devastating loss.
