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Passengers begin legal action against Boeing after Asiana Airlines crash

By Michael Martinez, CNN

July 17, 2013 -- Updated 0241 GMT (1041 HKT)

Asiana crash survivors could sue Boeing

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Dozens of passengers initiate legal action against plane maker
• Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed July 6 in San Francisco, killing three
• The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating
• Early attention has focused on the actions of the crew during landing attempt

(CNN) -- Passengers who were aboard Asiana Airlines Flight 214, which crashed in San Francisco, began legal action against Boeing Co., which made the plane, according to a law firm representing passengers.

Boeing, which is headquartered in Chicago, declined comment. Spokeswoman Debbie Heathers referred all calls to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Ribbeck Law Chartered, a Chicago-based law firm, said Tuesday that it had filed the initial court petition on behalf of more than 80 passengers.

The firm said Asiana Airlines will be added as a defendant in the next few days. Legal action will also be taken against several unidentified "component part manufacturers who may be responsible for this disaster," the firm said in a statement.

Asiana spokesman Ki Won Suh declined to comment on the law firm's plans against the airline.

The Asiana 777 fell short of its approach and crashed on the runway at San Francisco airport on July 6. Three people were killed and more than 180 others hurt