Friday January 4, 12:22 pm Eastern Time Press ReleaseSOURCE: Bombardier Aerospace Bombardier Aerospace: Challenger Accident Statement MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2002--Bombardier A Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, Serial Number 5414, crashed at takeoff at Birmingham International Airport, UK, at approximately 12:10 p.m. local time today. The aircraft entered service in autumn 1999 and was being operated by EPPS Aviation, based in the United States. According to preliminary information provided by local authorities, two passengers and three crew perished in the accident. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Bombardier Aerospace is cooperating fully with accident investigators from the United Kingdom and North America. --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online at Yahoo! Greetings.