If you suffered an injury or lost a loved one due to an airplane crash, a lawsuit can be brought to recover compensation from those responsible. Depending on your situation, multiple parties may be held responsible for the crash, including:
The airline involved
The owner of the aircraft
The manufacturer of the aircraft and its important parts
The aircraft maintenance provider
The government (for potential negligence by air traffic controllers and weather services)
Airport operators
These parties, if found to be contributors, will be required to pay damages.