American Airlines, Engine Manufacturers Sued by Passengers in O'Hare Airplane Fire

CHICAGO, IL — A lawsuit has been filed against American Airlines and the manufacturers of the 767 airplane that caught fire on a runway during takeoff from O'Hare International Airport in October, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The suit, which was filed by 18 passengers, claims the plane's engine was built from defective material, the report stated. The engine was constructed by GE and Boeing, and both companies are named in the lawsuit, the report added.

The plaintiffs also accuse American employees of being negligent when they evacuated the aircraft, according to the report. The plane was carrying 170 passengers and crew members.

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The amount of damages being sought was not mentioned by Wisner Law Firm, an aviation litigation firm in Geneva, Illinois, the report added.

American Airlines Flight 383 was taking off Oct. 28 to Miami when the plane's right engine burst into flame, and takeoff was aborted. The plane's flight crew evacuated the cabin, and 20 people received minor injuries and were taken to the hospital and treated.

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Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire. The model of jet engine on the airplane is being looked at because of its documented history of problems.

More via the Chicago Tribune

American Airlines Flight 838 catches fire during takeoff Friday, Oct. 28, at O'Hare International Airport. (photo via screen capture of video by Creators Studio | YouTube)

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