The second victim of a tragic plane crash over the Lancashire moors has been formally identified as Mustafa Qays Obadey, a 39-year-old aviation enthusiast from Greenford. He perished alongside Arian Abassi when their Cirrus SR20 G6 Premium Platinum aircraft plunged into farmland shortly after taking off from Birmingham airport on February 3.
Heartfelt Tributes to a Beloved Figure
Family and friends have paid moving tributes to Mr Obadey, describing him as an exceptionally kind and humble individual. A spokesperson for his family stated: ‘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.’
Nersess Siragan, a colleague, shared a poignant tribute on social media, recalling: ‘My friend Mustafa died in a plane crash in Manchester. He was such a lovely young man, always cheerful and an optimist. I can’t imagine going to work and not seeing him.’
Investigation into the Crash Continues
The crash site near Rochdale is under active investigation by Greater Manchester Police and the Air Accident Investigation Branch. A notable aspect of the inquiry involves a parachute that was observed caught in a pylon close to the wreckage. Authorities are currently searching for a component of the parachute system that contains propellant.
A police spokesperson commented on the challenges, noting: ‘The nature of the terrain, and the wide area over which it may have travelled, has made finding the device very difficult.’ The public is urged to contact police with any relevant information.
A Shared Passion for Aviation
Both victims shared a deep passion for flying. Last week, the family of Arian Abassi remembered him as a ‘deeply loving father and a devoted husband’ who was on the cusp of beginning an exciting new chapter with a commercial airline.
An online tribute for Mr Obadey echoed this sentiment, stating: ‘He shared a passion for flying. He was a very popular person and loved by everyone who met him... I remember a few weeks ago he showed me pictures of the low wing plane and its modern avionics.’
The community mourns the loss of two individuals whose lives were tragically cut short while pursuing their shared dream in the skies above Lancashire.
