plane crash near Smolensk, Polish president on board

kranz · 04-10-10, 03:15 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8612825.stm

the total number of passengers is unknown, some sources claim that 132 ppl were on board.

unbelievable....

VonHesse · 04-10-10, 03:43 AM

Words are just that, but my heart and prayers go out to your entire nation tonight.

Schroeder · 04-10-10, 04:53 AM

Very sad tragedy. My thoughts are with the victims.

But maybe something positive can come from that. With Kazcynski gone the relationship between Poland and Germany might become what it should have been for the last two decades: One of trust and friendship.

Jimbuna · 04-10-10, 05:26 AM

What a sad and terrible tragedy

MaciejK · 04-10-10, 06:52 AM

I never supported Lech Kaczynski but he was the President of my country. All the people onboard the plane had families, friends. Great tragedy

SteamWake · 04-10-10, 08:12 AM

my prayers go out to the friends and familys of the deceased.

Feuer Frei! · 04-10-10, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

Has there been any rumblings about this not being an accident?

One of the flight recorders has recently been retrieved from the crash site.
P.S. My condolences to all involved.

Feuer Frei! · 04-10-10, 08:35 AM

Just heard on BBC World that Vladimir Putin will personally head the investigations into the plane crash!
I may be out of the loop here perhaps but, why would HE be personally heading this investigation?

Nicolas · 04-10-10, 08:54 AM

This is terrible...
My sympathy to the polish.

If Putin wants to be in charge is problably he wants to show that for Russia or him this was very significative. I see it that way.

CaptainHaplo · 04-10-10, 09:10 AM

To all those who lost someone dear, you have my condolences. To the nation of Poland, having lost a leader, you have my sympathy.

Perhaps all can remember that no matter your "political" view, every person on that plane was held in someone's heart, and that the loss causes pain. Take a moment to share that pain and send a little love to those this tragedy has personally impacted without concern for the rest - there will be time for the rest later.

As for Russia investigating - it happened within their borders. Let us give those who have lost a day before we start with conspiracy theories, eh?

August · 04-10-10, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

As for Russia investigating - it happened within their borders. Let us give those who have lost a day before we start with conspiracy theories, eh?

Or at least put them in their own thread. My condolences to the Polish people.

Feuer Frei! · 04-10-10, 09:14 AM

My apologies.

tater · 04-10-10, 09:18 AM

Condolences to the Poles here, and to the families of the victims.

Storm87 · 04-10-10, 09:24 AM

Now we know the exact number of casualities - 96 (88 passengers and 8 crew members.) No one survived. Tu-154M crashed during 4th attempt to land. It hit the trees in heavy fog, few hundred meters away from the airfield. So a mistake of the pilot and bad weather conditions are most probably cause.

In crash died our president, Lech Kaczyñski, first lady Maria, along with 12 members of parlament, 2 senators, 3 deputy ministers, and many others parlament and government highly officials.

Also 3 persons from presidential staff, 9 priests (most of them were chaplains), 6 army generals, 15 WWII combatants and 8 secret service guards.

Here in Poland, we all (no matter of our political preferences) regreat that loss. Irreplaceable, extraordinary persons died there.

(sorry for bad english)

STEED · 04-10-10, 09:35 AM

A black day for Poland.

04-10-10, 03:15 AM	#1
kranz The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,430 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	plane crash near Smolensk, Polish president on board http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8612825.stm the total number of passengers is unknown, some sources claim that 132 ppl were on board. unbelievable....

04-10-10, 04:53 AM	#3
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	Very sad tragedy. My thoughts are with the victims. But maybe something positive can come from that. With Kazcynski gone the relationship between Poland and Germany might become what it should have been for the last two decades: One of trust and friendship. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany.

04-10-10, 05:26 AM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What a sad and terrible tragedy __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-10-10, 06:52 AM	#5
MaciejK Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mielno / Warsaw - Republic of Poland Posts: 119 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	I never supported Lech Kaczynski but he was the President of my country. All the people onboard the plane had families, friends. Great tragedy __________________

04-10-10, 08:12 AM	#6
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	my prayers go out to the friends and familys of the deceased. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648 Last edited by Onkel Neal; 04-13-10 at 08:50 AM.

04-10-10, 03:43 AM	#2
VonHesse Sailor Man Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dieser verdammte Platz Posts: 239 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Words are just that, but my heart and prayers go out to your entire nation tonight.

04-10-10, 08:35 AM	#8
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	Just heard on BBC World that Vladimir Putin will personally head the investigations into the plane crash! I may be out of the loop here perhaps but, why would HE be personally heading this investigation? __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

04-10-10, 08:54 AM	#9
Nicolas Commander Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Uruguay Posts: 453 Downloads: 196 Uploads: 4	This is terrible... My sympathy to the polish. If Putin wants to be in charge is problably he wants to show that for Russia or him this was very significative. I see it that way.

04-10-10, 09:10 AM	#10
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	To all those who lost someone dear, you have my condolences. To the nation of Poland, having lost a leader, you have my sympathy. Perhaps all can remember that no matter your "political" view, every person on that plane was held in someone's heart, and that the loss causes pain. Take a moment to share that pain and send a little love to those this tragedy has personally impacted without concern for the rest - there will be time for the rest later. As for Russia investigating - it happened within their borders. Let us give those who have lost a day before we start with conspiracy theories, eh? __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

04-10-10, 09:14 AM	#12
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	My apologies. __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

04-10-10, 09:18 AM	#13
tater Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 9,023 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 2	Condolences to the Poles here, and to the families of the victims.

04-10-10, 09:24 AM	#14
Storm87 Mate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tarnów (Poland) Posts: 56 Downloads: 470 Uploads: 0	Now we know the exact number of casualities - 96 (88 passengers and 8 crew members.) No one survived. Tu-154M crashed during 4th attempt to land. It hit the trees in heavy fog, few hundred meters away from the airfield. So a mistake of the pilot and bad weather conditions are most probably cause. In crash died our president, Lech Kaczyñski, first lady Maria, along with 12 members of parlament, 2 senators, 3 deputy ministers, and many others parlament and government highly officials. Also 3 persons from presidential staff, 9 priests (most of them were chaplains), 6 army generals, 15 WWII combatants and 8 secret service guards. Here in Poland, we all (no matter of our political preferences) regreat that loss. Irreplaceable, extraordinary persons died there. (sorry for bad english)

04-10-10, 09:35 AM	#15
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	A black day for Poland. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!