Investigation under ICAO standards – the only reliable source of information about the causes of the crash in Egypt – Free initial legal assistance offered on passenger rights by IALPG
On October 31, a “Kogalymavia” Airlines (commercial designation – “Metrojet” Airlines) crashed in the early stages of its international flight to St Petersburg from Egypt with Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian citizens on board.
It is premature to speculate on the causes of the disaster. They can be found only by diligent investigation, which will be done in accordance with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) pursuant to Annex 13 to the
Chicago Convention “Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation”. This investigation will be organized by the Aviation Authorities of Egypt (the State of Occurrence). Accredited representatives of Russia (State of Operator), France (the State of the Manufacturer, Airbus Industrie) and Ireland (the State of Registration of the Aircraft) can participate in the investigation. Ukraine and Belarus, as States having suffered fatalities to its citizens, can also delegate its experts. IALPG, an aviation and aerospace law firm which focusses on international aviation law, by its Principal Joseph Wheeler, and Russian Executive Consultant, Artur Eberg, pledge pro bono initial assistance and legal advice to the families of those cruelly affected by this tragedy, in relation to their rights for family assistance under ICAO policy, and potential avenues of compensation available under international law and Russian local law.
In the first instance those affected, their local legal representatives and concerned individuals and relatives may contact Artur Eberg, Executive Consultant, Regional Liaison Russia & CIS, International Aerospace Law & Policy Group (IALPG) by tel. +1 (514) 796-4755 or email [email protected]. [Russian language and English]
Alternatively, please contact Joseph Wheeler, Principal of International Aerospace Law & Policy Group (IALPG) by tel. +61 (0)410 192 090 or email: [email protected]. [English only]