Second Littleborough aircraft crash sufferer remembered as ‘humble and type man’
Mustafa Qays Obadey, 39, from London has been named as the second man killed in the Blackstone Edge plane crash near Rochdale, with his family describing him as ‘humble and kind’
Mustafa Qays Obadey died in the plane crash near Rochdale(Image: GMP)
The second victim of a tragic plane crash has been described as a “humble and kind man.” The fatal incident involving a light aircraft happened on moorland near Blackstone Edge in Littleborough just after 11am on February 3.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where they discovered the bodies of two men. 39-year-old Mustafa Qays Obadey from Greenford in London has now been named as one of the victims, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Mustafa’s grieving family described him as the “glue of the family and community” in a heartfelt tribute shared through Greater Manchester Police. They said: “[He was] the most humble, kind man you’ll ever meet.
“A man made of peace. The glue of the family and community. Always available and accepting for everyone. Thank you Mustafa.”
The other man who tragically lost his life in the crash has been identified as “deeply loving father and devoted husband,” Arian Abbasi. The 36-year-old was just days away from embarking on ‘an exciting new chapter’ in his life as a commercial airline pilot, according to his family.
Both men were aboard the private Cirrus SR20 light aircraft, which crashed approximately 40 minutes after departing from Birmingham.
Greater Manchester Police, along with specialist investigators from the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB), are continuing their enquiries into the incident.
It’s understood that ‘all lines of enquiry remain open’ into the cause of the fatal crash. The deployment of a parachute, which later became entangled with a nearby pylon, is also believed to be part of the investigation.
The aircraft involved, registered as G-GXVV, was owned by Daedalus Aviation (Services) Ltd – a Birmingham-based company offering pilot training experiences. FlightRadar24 data reveals the aircraft departed from Birmingham Airport before heading north.
The final signal was transmitted around 40 minutes later near Marsden, West Yorkshire. Police continue to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
