Who Is Responsible for an Airplane Crash?

The negligence of one or more individuals and/or businesses may lead to an airplane accident. 

Of course, the only people who are not responsible are the innocent passengers.  While on board the plane, they have to trust others with their lives. 

The following is a list of those whose negligence might cause an airplane crash:

• Pilots
• Airline operator, including its supervisors, mechanics, or safety personnel
• Aircraft owner
• Manufacturer of the aircraft
• Manufacturer of aircraft equipment, instruments, or computer systems
• Contractors that maintain the airplane and important components
• FAA air traffic controllers
• FAA weather services
• Airport owner
• Airport maintenance contractor