Families of four victims from the June crash of Air India Flight 171 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing and Honeywell, alleging negligence related to a faulty fuel cutoff switch that contributed to the tragedy, which resulted in 260 deaths. The complaint points out that the design of the switch was prone to inadvertent disengagement and that both companies were aware of the risks. Investigations by Indian, UK, and American authorities have not definitively identified the crash’s cause, although initial reports indicated cockpit confusion rather than mechanical failure. This lawsuit, the first filed in the U.S. over this incident, underscores ongoing concerns regarding aircraft safety and accountability following previous issues with Boeing’s 737 MAX.