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Operator of Miami cargo plane that crashed faced past safety complaints
Former staff accused 21 Air of safety violations, according to reporting by CBS News.
The short version
- An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air crashed off a runway in Miami on Sunday, killing five people.[CBS News]
- Legal records and former employees show the operator previously faced allegations of suppressing safety reports and operating faulty aircraft.[CBS News]
- Former CEO Mike Mendez denied the retaliation claims and said proper safety procedures were observed.[CBS News]
- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, with the cause currently undetermined.[CBS News]
Key facts
- An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed off a Miami runway on Sunday, killing five people.[CBS News]
- Former employees and pilots accused 21 Air of pushing crews to fly without proper rest, suppressing safety reports, and operating faulty planes.[CBS News]
- Former 21 Air CEO Mike Mendez denied retaliation claims and stated safety procedures were followed.[CBS News]
What remains uncertain
- The cause of the crash is currently undetermined as the National Transportation Safety Board conducts its investigation.[CBS News]
Sources
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