Airline Injury and LiabilityWhen a passenger is injured in-flight, the airline is usually liable. Additionally, when an airline employee was in some way negligent and a passenger was injured as a result, then the airline may be liable.
Who is responsible for airplane accidents?
The owner and operator of the aircraft certainly may be liable, manufacturers or maintenance suppliers may be liable in certain circumstances, and even the federal government may bear some responsibility in an aircraft accident.
Can airlines be sued for crashes?
Who investigates airline crashes in the US?
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Does travel insurance cover plane crash?
Since travel insurance does not cover a plane crash, what does it typically cover? Here are a few things that a travel insurance policy or a travel protection plan covers: Baggage delay. Medical evacuation or medical emergencies.
Does FAA or NTSB investigate plane crashes?
The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.