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The families of two victims were killed when a Above cargo jet crashed on your world port hub In louisville, kentuckyhas launched wrongful death lawsuits,
One MD-11 cargo plane En route to Honolulu, Hawaii, crashed on November 4 near Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Three UPS pilots and 11 people on board the plane died On the ground. Other 23 people were injured.
The plane crashed into an industrial area near the airport and exploded in a huge fireball after it took off engine different During takeoff.
The lawsuit names UPS, UPS Air, Boeing, GE and VT San Antonio Aerospace – an aircraft maintenance firm – as defendants. Independent Comments have been requested from the respondents.
The families’ lead attorney, Robert Clifford, alleges that the crash was caused by corporate decisions to keep older MD-11 aircraft – many of which are more than 30 years old – in service without conducting detailed inspections.
“This aircraft should never have been airworthy that day and this accident could have been prevented,” Bradley Cosgrove of Clifford Law Offices said during a press conference. “We hope to explore all the reasons why this could have been prevented.”
The families suing include Angela Anderson, who died while shopping near the airport, and Trindet Chavez, who was working at an auto parts dealer when the plane crashed.
During a news conference announcing the lawsuits on Wednesday, Chávez’s family said they would “fight for him, no matter how long it takes, just like he always did for us.”
Chávez’s sister, Gabriela Hermosillo-Nunez, said she was the “heart and soul” of their family. Louisville Public Media,
“While others his age were living their childhood, [Chavez]Who was a child herself, feeding us, changing our diapers, teaching us, protecting us and showering us with love,” she said.
UPS and GE both issued statements saying they do not comment on pending litigation, but said safety remains a top priority for both companies.
Since the accident, the FAA has grounded all MD-11 aircraft for inspection and safety review.
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA are investigating the crash. The FAA said a final report on the accident and its cause would likely be prepared sometime in 2026.
In addition to the lawsuit brought by the families, the federal government is also suing UPS, alleging negligence and “improper conduct.”
