Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile2 entries
1996
Grounding amid post-ValuJet safety scrutiny
The FAA grounded Rich over alleged maintenance irregularities in the heightened regulatory climate after the ValuJet Flight 592 crash. A later FAA review reportedly characterized the grounding as possibly disproportionate to the underlying maintenance concerns.
1984
FAA certificate revocation over maintenance irregularities
The FAA revoked Rich International Airways' operating certificate after maintenance irregularities were identified during an intensive inspection program. The certificate was later returned after the airline changed key operational, pilot, maintenance, and training personnel.