Family of Pilot Killed in Amazon Cargo Jet Crash Sues Boeing, Alleges Known Aircraft Defect
The family of Conrad Aska, a first officer killed in the 2019 Atlas Air Flight 3591 crash, has filed a lawsuit against Boeing, Atlas Air, and Amazon. The suit alleges the crash was caused by a known defect in the Boeing 767's go-around switch, which could be accidentally activated and surprise pilots. According to the complaint, Boeing was aware of the design flaw for years but failed to implement a fix. The lawsuit also claims that a demanding work culture at Atlas Air and Amazon prioritized speed over safety. This legal action challenges the National Transportation Safety Board's official finding, which primarily blamed the crash on pilot error.
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