This archive report was first published on 18 July 2019.
On March 10, 2019, a Boeing 737 Max airplane crashed in Ethiopia, claiming the lives of 346 people, including Paul Njoroge's wife, mother-in-law, and three children.
Speaking at a congressional hearing in Washington on Wednesday, Mr. Njoroge, a 35-year-old investment professional, expressed his deep-seated anger and grief towards Boeing, accusing the company of prioritizing profits over human safety.
'I miss their laughter, their playfulness, their touch. I am empty. I feel that I should have been on that plane with them. My life has no meaning. It is difficult for me to think of anything else but the horror they must have felt,' Mr. Njoroge said, as quoted by The Guardian.
He further emphasized that 'another plane will dive to the ground killing me, you' if Boeing does not face consequences for its actions.
Mr. Njoroge's family was among the 152 people who lost their lives in the crash, which occurred just six minutes after take-off. Preliminary reports highlighted the role of an automated system that pointed the plane's nose down, causing the pilots to struggle to override it.
As the investigation into the crash continues, Mr. Njoroge's words serve as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of Boeing's actions and the need for accountability.
