The family of a Bombardier test pilot who was killed the crash of a Canadair Challenger in Wichita, Kan., filed suit against fourmanufacturers: Rockwell Collins Inc., Parker Hannifin Corp., Honeywell, andLucas Aerospace Power Equipment Corp. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of$75,000 and alleges defective equipment contributed to the crash. The NTSB hasnot yet issued a final report on the probable cause of the accident even thoughit’s been more than two years since the Challenger 604 business jet crashed ontakeoff, killing the pilot and two others.
Aviation Companies Sued By Test Pilots Family
Key Takeaways:
- The family of a Bombardier test pilot killed in a Canadair Challenger crash filed a lawsuit against four manufacturers.
- The lawsuit seeks over $75,000 in damages, alleging defective equipment contributed to the accident.
- More than two years after the crash, the NTSB has not yet issued its final report on the probable cause.
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