Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
Summary
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter for a 2009 plane crash that killed 228 people. The Paris Appeals Court ruled that both the airline and aircraft maker were responsible for the crash of flight AF447, which fell into the Atlantic Ocean after stalling during a storm.Key Facts
- The crash happened in 2009 when an Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris went into the ocean.
- All 228 people on board died in the crash.
- The plane stalled during bad weather before plunging into the water.
- A court had cleared Air France and Airbus of blame in April 2023.
- The appeals court later found both companies guilty of corporate manslaughter.
- Each company must pay a maximum fine of €225,000 (about $261,720 or £194,500).
- Some families of the victims said the fines were too small.
- The victims were mainly French, Brazilian, and German citizens.
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