Paris Court Rules Against Swiftair in 2014 Air Algérie Crash
What happened
A Paris court ruled that Spanish airline Swiftair was responsible for the 2014 crash of flight AH5017, which traveled from Ouagadougou to Algiers. The court found Swiftair guilty of involuntary manslaughter and fined the company €225,000 ($256,000; £193,000). The ruling stated that negligence in Swiftair's training contributed to the accident, which occurred when the anti-icing system was not activated while the aircraft was flying through a storm in northern Mali.
From bbc.co.uk
Why it matters
The crash involved 116 people, including passengers from Algeria and the country of origin of the airline, Spain. The court's finding establishes a precedent regarding operational liability for foreign carriers involved in international incidents. Swiftair has 10 days to appeal the verdict.
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Who's involved
- AlgeriaAlgeria, the country whose main airport was the destination of the flight.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An Air Algerie flight crashed in Mali, leading to a trial in the Paris Criminal Court regarding corporate manslaughter.Sub-event
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Algeria
country in North Africa