04/05/2024
Update:
It is with profound sadness that we at Westair address the tragic accident that occurred near Eros Airport in Windhoek on 3 May 2024. During this terrible incident involving a Westair non-commercial flight, we lost three cherished members of our team. Yesterday’s events have left us all devastated. Following due process, the company can now publicly confirm with heavy hearts the loss of our valued team members and friends: Rozanne De Beer-Olivier (age 33 – Pilot who joined Westair in 2017), Ruan van Schalkwyk (age 24 – Pilot who joined Westair in 2023) and Andre-Armand Lubbe (age 25 – Engineer who joined Westair in 2019). This terrible event has deeply and personally affected us all at Westair and we share our sincerest condolences with all those impacted by this tragic loss. Our hearts and deepest sympathies goes out to the family and loved ones of Rozanne, Ruan, and Armand. They will be greatly missed.
We are immensely grateful for the public's ongoing support and the heartfelt messages of condolence we have received. These expressions of sympathy have been a source of comfort during this challenging time, and we commit to passing these sentiments on to the families of those we have lost.
Westair would like to extend its deep appreciation to all the emergency services personnel who responded promptly and professionally to the incident. Their dedication and expertise in managing the scene and providing immediate assistance were invaluable during these critical moments. We are immensely grateful for their relentless efforts and the compassion they displayed under such challenging circumstances.
Westair wishes to reassure all involved of our dedication to providing assistance and support in all investigations in collaboration with aviation safety experts and relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary steps are taken to discover the cause of this event and prevent such an incident from occurring again.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available and as we are cleared to release it. We appreciate the patience and understanding of the media and public as we work through this extremely difficult period.
Sincerely,
The Westair Family
