Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Indianapolis FedEx facility shooting and subsequent lawsuits
A mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis killed employees and injured others. Families of victims later filed civil litigation alleging that FedEx and related entities failed to provide adequate security and protection. The litigation allegations should not be treated as an adjudicated finding of liability.
1994
Attempted FedEx Flight 705 hijacking
A Federal Express pilot attempted to hijack Flight 705 and crash the aircraft after attacking crew members. The crew regained control and landed safely. The incident became one of the most serious security events in the company’s aviation history.