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France, the Concorde trial starts today

Pontoise, France - Continental Airlines is charged with negligent homicide

Ten years after the tragic accident of the Concorde, 25 July 2000, the trial has started in Pontoise, France. In the crash 113 people were killed, four of which on the ground. The disaster ended the career of this supersonic airliner, that in this particular case was bound for New York from Paris, performing Air France flight 4590. Continental Airlines is charged with negligent homicide, as the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1114119
Rome, Italy, 02/02/2010 16:24
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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