Families seek closure, gather 20 years after ValuJet crash
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Families seek closure, gather 20 years after ValuJet crash
By Associated Press
Published: 02:45 EST, 11 May 2016 | Updated: 02:45 EST, 11 May 2016
MIAMI (AP) Relatives of the 110 people killed when ValuJet Flight 592 caught fire and plunged into Florida's Everglades 20 years ago will meet and board airboats together on Wednesday to visit the remote crash site on the anniversary of the deaths.
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The crash over Mother's Day weekend killed all 110 passengers and crew members. The plane plunged into the Everglades while trying to make an emergency return to Miami. Federal investigators blamed a fire caused by improperly stored cargo.
Already beset by poor safety ratings, ValuJet never recovered and merged with another low-cost airline. Its maintenance contractor faced criminal charges and went out of business.
Investigators also determined that the Federal Aviation Administration shared responsibility. The agency revised its regulations for hazardous materials in cargo and upgraded its standards for fire detection and suppression equipment in cargo compartments of similar aircraft.
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