LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 27, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Comair Flight 5191, a 50-seat Bombardier CRJ100 regional jet, en route from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Atlanta was been involved in an accident near the airport at approximately 6 a.m. EDT.
Details of the accident and the welfare of the passengers and crew will be released as soon as information from the scene has been confirmed.
A dedicated toll-free number has been established for family members of customers on flight 5191 at 1-800-801-0088.
Media with inquiries on Flight 5191 should call Comair at 859-767-1500 and the latest statements may be accessed via www.comair.com.