The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has fined Southwest Airlines $7.5 million for safety violations related to their planes. This total is $2.7 million less than the FAA originally wanted to charge Southwest.
Southwest Airlines was fined for flying 46 planes on 59,791 flights that did not undergo mandatory fuselage crack inspections. Approximately 145,000 passengers were on board these flights.
Southwest Airlines is required to meet several safety regulations as part of the settlement. If they fail to meet these regulations, they may be fined an additional $7.5 million. Some of these regulations include providing FAA inspectors greater access to maintenance records and increasing the maintenance staff responsible for signing off on planes that will carry passengers across the country.
The damage caused by plane crashes is often catastrophic. Plane crash victims often suffer severe injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, severe burns, and in extreme cases wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been involved in a plane crash, it is important to consult an experienced plane crash attorney at once. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages.
If you live in the Washington, D.C. area and have been involved in a plane crash, please contact the Washington, D.C. Law Offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
