medical update 11 - accident airlink flight update #10 - 02/10/09
ACCIDENT - AIRLINK FLIGHT; Update #10 at 16h30
Airlink - Medical bulletin
Issued 02 October 2009
JOHANNESBURG - we are pleased to be able to report on the status of our patients as follows :
1. Capt Allister Freeman remains sedated, but the good news is that the infection in his foot has responded to treatment. He does however still have a chest infection which is associated with his being on a ventilator. It was not necessary for him to return to theatre today.
2. First Officer Sonja Bierman is being treated at the high care facility in Johannesburg.
3. Flight Attendant Rudelle Oosthuysen was successfully moved to the hospital’s Orthopedic ward. The stitches in her eyebrow have been removed.
4. Mr Abraham Mthethwa, is comfortable and recovering well.
Airlink representatives will be in Durban during the weekend to provide support to the family members.
Issued for Airlink
KARIN MURRAY