The NATIONAL AIR DISASTER ALLIANCE/FOUNDATION (NADA/F) was founded by air crash survivors and victims’ family members to raise the standard of Safety, Security and Survivability for aviation passengers, and to Support victims’ families. We address the short-term and long-range challenges to promote the highest levels of aviation safety and security so that others are not harmed. At times we are the only aviation safety group on record opposing unsafe practices. We incorporated as non‑profits in 1995 and have grown considerably since then.
NEW! We are thankful that Northwest 253 on December 25th was a failed terrorist attack. However, for our hundreds of members who’s loved ones who were murdered by aviation terrorist disasters it is another painful reminder, and hopefully a “wake-up call” that more must be done to ensure aviation security.
NEW! The in-flight attack on NW235:
NEW! I encourage you to check out updates on the website and especially the update about ICING and the lawsuit we filed against the FAA and U.S. DOT to compel government officals to move forward with Icing Rulemaking, and end the 15+ years of delays for needed regulatory changes. Icing has been an important issue in 2009, and for many years before.
NADA/F brings people together and we welcome you to join our BLOG. Jillian Gustafson is providing a newsworthy BLOG, and not just opinions. Our Twitter link is http://twitter.com/planesafeorg and please register and follow to receive occasional tweets.
We work with survivors, family members, victims’ of terrorism, aviation professionals, emergency responders, government agencies, Congress, social service agencies, the news media and all those who share our goals for aviation safety, security and support for victims’ families. We have made a difference, and together we can do more.
On behalf of our members worldwide,
Matt Ziemkiewicz, President
Welcome to Our Updated Website
Our goal is to make it easier for you to access Daily Aviation News, receive email updates, contact our Board Members, reach out for Assistance, learn more about our Safety accomplishments, Goals and more. There are many ways for you to get involved:
- We remember loved ones – Check out Who We Are, How We Do It Who We Represent, and our Memorial Calendar. If your crash is not included, please contact us with the details (date, airline, where, type of equipment, etc.). If you would like to be a contact person for your group, let us know your name and full contact information.
- Aviation disaster websites. Please let us know if your disaster has a website or something specific such as historic information so that we are able to LINK to that information.
- Air Crash Memorials. Send us photos of your memorial, and information to share with others about how you established your memorial. Please send a CD copy of your memorial photos or photos that do not need to be returned to the NADA/F address, or let us know if there is a website link to your memorial. We look forward to hearing from you.
Gail A. Dunham Executive Director
A Special Request For Your Help…
Please send your 2010 dues of $20, or as generous an amount as you can afford, to the National Air Disaster Foundation today.
As our resources are stretched more than ever, we must reach out to more people . . . both those who have suffered the loss of a love one in an aviation disaster, as well as the flying public. Now is also the time to take advantage of the new opportunities to promote our founding goals. Your donation will help us to cover the basic costs of communicating, including our new website, and our ability to keep it updated and expanded for you.
Perhaps you can consider becoming Newsletter Sponsors for a $3,000 donation, to help cover the newsletter mailing expenses. This is an opportunity for you to honor a loved one, express your views, or have your business recognized, all while supporting higher standards for aviation safety and security.
The NATIONAL AIR DISASTER ALLIANCE/FOUNDATION gives a special Sponsor recognition for your donation of $10,000 or more. Your donation will be held in Trust, and the interest income will be used to promote NADA/F programs, or for a specific purpose. As a Sponsor, you will be recognized, or you may remain anonymous if you prefer. The Trust assures our work for the future.
We need your help to raise the standard of safety, security, survivability, and support for victims’ families after these devastating aviation disasters.
Please let us count on your generosity and help us achieve these goals by sending your tax‑deductible contribution today to our address below, or make a secure online contribution by clicking here. You will receive NADA/F pins with your 2010 membership donations!
Thank you very much,
Matt Ziemkiewicz, President
P.S. Membership and other ways to help NADA/F
What’s New
NEW! Aviation Safety Award to Dr. Takao Kawakita and to honor IREI Air Safety in Japan.
First NADA/F International Safety Award.
NEW! Memorial Calendar to remember our loved ones. If your crash is not included, or there are corrections, please let us know.
NEW! Photo Gallery Updates
NEW! The ICING Lawsuit End “Déjà Vu disasters!”
NADA/F filed a lawsuit against the FAA and the US DOT on February 24, 2009 on behalf of air crash family members and the traveling public to compel the DOT and FAA to end the 15+ years delays on regulatory changes to prevent aviation disasters such as Continental Connection 3407 on Febrary 12, 2009 at Buffalo, NY, and many other icing disasters. The FAA did issue a Final Rule for airframe ice protection on August 3, 2009, however, there is still much work to do. Learn More.
VIDEO “Federal Government Slapped With Lawsuit”
Click play button to begin video.
July 17, 2008 – Fuel Tank Inerting Required! – FAA mandated inerting, a technology to prevent center wing tank explosions similar to TWA 800. NADA/F was a driving force for ten years by working with government and industry. Learn more about how we were effective, and to view a Video “New Devices to Prevent Crashes….” Click here!
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BOOK UPDATES! Check out our books library! Some books may be purchased directly from NADA/F, and your donation will be tax‑deductible. Other books may be ordered from Amazon.com, and NADA/F will receive a modest commission from Amazon, at no extra cost to you. |
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We also accept new and used book donations for sale at our Annual Meetings, and to be sold on the website. Special thanks to the authors and members who have so generously donated their books to NADA/F.
To donate books, or to order BOOKS please contact NADA/F:
(888) 444-6232, or email NADA/F
NADA/F Bumperstickers – Only $2 Each!
Also great for your luggage or briefcase! Send a check payable to the National Air Disaster Foundation to our Washington DC address below, and we will mail them to you!
