Media Release re: Aircraft Accident
Document date:
Tue 05 Sep 2000
Published:
Tue 05 Sep 2000 11:09:44
Document No:
183444
Document part:
A
Market Flag:
N
Classification:
Other
SONS OF GWALIA LIMITED 2000-09-05 ASX-SIGNAL-G HOMEX - Perth +++++++++++++++++++++++++ At approximately 8-00pm last night a charter flight from Perth to the Sons of Gwalia Mine at Leonora met with some difficulties and did not land as scheduled. For some reason it continued flying to Northern Queensland. It has since been confirmed the plane came down south of Bourketown. It is with great regret we confirm there were seven of our colleagues who worked at Leonora and the charter pilot on the flight. It has been confirmed that there were no survivors. The appropriate State and Federal authorities are on site and the Company will continue to provide all relevant assistance and support to the families of the deceased and our staff at Leonora and Perth. P Lalor EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN