Legal Paths Weighed Following Ahmedabad Plane Crash

Mike Andrew, representing crash victim's family, explores legal options after Ahmedabad disaster. Depending on flight data analysis, claims might target aircraft defects in the U.S. or Air India's liability under the Montreal Convention. Andrew stresses aviation safety, avoiding premature pilot blame, and urges for transparency and accountability.

In the wake of the recent tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, Mike Andrew, legal counsel for the victim's family, has laid out potential legal courses, hinging on findings from the flight data and cockpit voice recorders. These recordings determine the trajectory for liability claims against the aircraft's manufacturer or Air India.

Andrew points out that should data reveal malfunctions like those in the FADEC system or throttle control, lawsuits could be pursued in the United States, citing aircraft defects. However, if Air India is primarily at fault, claims will likely be according to the Montreal Convention, he noted, highlighting the crucial need for aviation safety.

With experience in aviation litigation, Andrew points to the 2019 incident where similar malfunction did not lead to pilot culpability, underscoring the unfairness of premature judgments. He insists on the transparent release of data for public accountability, providing answers and justice for the families involved in the disaster.

(With inputs from agencies.)