Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
Summary
The families of passengers who died in an Air India crash are suing Boeing and Honeywell, claiming these companies were negligent. The lawsuit alleges that faulty fuel switches caused the crash, killing 260 people. Investigations suggest that the fuel supply to the engines was cut off right after takeoff.Key Facts
- An Air India flight crashed in June, killing 260 people.
- The families of four victims are suing Boeing and Honeywell for negligence.
- The lawsuit claims faulty fuel switches, made by these companies, led to the crash.
- The switches allegedly caused fuel to stop flowing to the engines moments after takeoff.
- The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that Boeing's fuel control switches are safe.
- The companies involved have not commented on the lawsuit.
- A 2018 FAA advisory suggested checking the switches' locking mechanisms but did not make it mandatory.
- A full report on the crash is expected in 2026.
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