Blumenthal Statement on B-17 Lawsuit

(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement regarding the first lawsuit filed involving the crash of a B-17, owned the Collings Foundation, on October 3, 2019 at Bradley International Airport:

“These allegations are damning - highlighting numerous safety failures that resulted in injury and death. These failures – directly contradicting Collings’ promises to the FAA and the public – demonstrate the urgent FAA obligation to significantly increase oversight of such organizations. The FAA must commit to ensure more effective supervision to ensure the safety of passengers, crew members, and the public.”

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