France - Air France Plane from Rio to Paris Goes Missing Over Atlantic, 1 June 2009

[JerseyGirl]

Families dismayed at trial for Rio-Paris Air France crash

PARIS (AP) — Families of the 228 people killed on a Rio-Paris flight that crashed in 2009 were hoping for justice at last. Instead, they’re wracked with anger and disappointment as a long-awa…

thehill.com

Families of the 228 people killed on a Rio-Paris flight that crashed in 2009 were hoping for justice at last. Instead, they’re wracked with anger and disappointment as a long-awaited trial wraps up Thursday with little sign that anyone will be held accountable.

The verdict is expected on April 17 next year.

 

[PrairieWind]

I didn't know this trial was going on. I followed this crash intently when it happened. It was quite a mystery and the air crash investigation is really an amazing story. But it was a very horrific and sad event. The pilots just lost all situational awareness due to faulty info.

 

[JerseyGirl]

No convictions sought in French court over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

PARIS - French prosecutors said Wednesday it was "impossible" to convict Air France and plane maker Airbus over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight, enraging victims' families after an eight-week trial.

www.bangkokpost.com

 

[PrairieWind]

Thanks for the update JerseyGirl. We will see what happens. This has rekindled my interest in this case. I might have to go back to refresh myself on some of this.

 

[vls12345]

Air France and Airbus cleared over fatal 2009 Rio-Paris crash

The companies are acquitted of involuntary manslaughter over the crash which killed 228 people.

www.bbc.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/business/air-france-airbus-crash-trial/index.html

Air France and Airbus have been found not guilty of involuntary homicide in a criminal trial over the 2009 crash of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris that killed 228 passengers and crew.