Ribbeck Law Takes Legal Action Following Jeju Air Flight 2216 Crash
On April 16, 2025, Ribbeck Law Chartered, a leading name in aviation law, initiated a significant legal action by submitting a request for information to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This step is part of their efforts to seek justice for the victims and families affected by the tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which took place on December 29, 2024, in Muan, South Korea.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8AS, utilizing CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines. Ribbeck Law's request seeks thorough documentation regarding the FAA's certification process of these engines. This includes various records such as type certification documents, test results, and airworthiness directives relevant to the CFM56-7B engines, along with compliance documentation provided by both CFM International and Boeing. Furthermore, they are looking into any internal or external correspondence that the FAA may have had regarding the engine's certification and ongoing airworthiness.
As Dr. Monica R. Kelly, the Head of Global Litigation at Ribbeck Law, stated, "All this information is critical. Before a commercial aircraft engine can be certified, it must adhere to stringent federal safety and performance standards. If there were any shortcuts taken during this process or if any critical issues were overlooked, the consequences could have been catastrophic, as we may have seen in this incident."
With this request, Ribbeck Law aims to explore the possibility of design flaws, manufacturing defects, or regulatory oversights that may have contributed to the accident. Their inquiry focuses on whether the CFM56-7B engines, which are prevalent in many Boeing 737 models, were adequately tested and certified for safe operation.
Dr. Manuel von Ribbeck, the firm’s founding partner, emphasized that this marks the start of a significant litigation endeavor in U.S. courts against all parties involved, which includes manufacturers and certifying authorities. "We have represented families in almost every significant aviation disaster in the past 20 years, including the notable cases surrounding the 737 Max 8 incidents, and we are committed to pursuing justice for the victims of the Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy," he asserted.
Notably, Ribbeck Law had previously filed lawsuits against Boeing following the 737 Max 8 disasters in 2018 and 2019, representing most families affected by both the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashes. These cases uncovered severe technical failures and highlighted a concerning alliance between Boeing and the FAA, where it appeared Boeing had almost self-certified its own aircraft systems under limited FAA oversight.
Reflecting on these past experiences, Dr. Kelly remarked, "Our involvement in the Max 8 litigation indicated that the certification process could require reevaluation. We are determined to ascertain whether any failures occurred in the certification of the engines utilized in the Boeing 737-8AS involved in this crash."
As this critical legal process unfolds, the aviation community and the affected families will undoubtedly watch closely to see if justice will be served and accountability established through thorough investigation and litigation efforts. Ribbeck Law is prepared to leave no stone unturned in their quest to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 737-8AS, utilizing CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines. Ribbeck Law's request seeks thorough documentation regarding the FAA's certification process of these engines. This includes various records such as type certification documents, test results, and airworthiness directives relevant to the CFM56-7B engines, along with compliance documentation provided by both CFM International and Boeing. Furthermore, they are looking into any internal or external correspondence that the FAA may have had regarding the engine's certification and ongoing airworthiness.
As Dr. Monica R. Kelly, the Head of Global Litigation at Ribbeck Law, stated, "All this information is critical. Before a commercial aircraft engine can be certified, it must adhere to stringent federal safety and performance standards. If there were any shortcuts taken during this process or if any critical issues were overlooked, the consequences could have been catastrophic, as we may have seen in this incident."
With this request, Ribbeck Law aims to explore the possibility of design flaws, manufacturing defects, or regulatory oversights that may have contributed to the accident. Their inquiry focuses on whether the CFM56-7B engines, which are prevalent in many Boeing 737 models, were adequately tested and certified for safe operation.
Dr. Manuel von Ribbeck, the firm’s founding partner, emphasized that this marks the start of a significant litigation endeavor in U.S. courts against all parties involved, which includes manufacturers and certifying authorities. "We have represented families in almost every significant aviation disaster in the past 20 years, including the notable cases surrounding the 737 Max 8 incidents, and we are committed to pursuing justice for the victims of the Jeju Air Flight 2216 tragedy," he asserted.
Notably, Ribbeck Law had previously filed lawsuits against Boeing following the 737 Max 8 disasters in 2018 and 2019, representing most families affected by both the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashes. These cases uncovered severe technical failures and highlighted a concerning alliance between Boeing and the FAA, where it appeared Boeing had almost self-certified its own aircraft systems under limited FAA oversight.
Reflecting on these past experiences, Dr. Kelly remarked, "Our involvement in the Max 8 litigation indicated that the certification process could require reevaluation. We are determined to ascertain whether any failures occurred in the certification of the engines utilized in the Boeing 737-8AS involved in this crash."
As this critical legal process unfolds, the aviation community and the affected families will undoubtedly watch closely to see if justice will be served and accountability established through thorough investigation and litigation efforts. Ribbeck Law is prepared to leave no stone unturned in their quest to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
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