Investigators probe Continental link to Concorde tragedy

A French magistrate opened a formal investigation today of Continental Airlines for manslaughter for the suspected role played by one of its jets in the July 2000 crash of the supersonic Concorde.

A French magistrate opened a formal investigation today of Continental Airlines for manslaughter for the suspected role played by one of its jets in the crash of the supersonic Concorde in 2000.

French investigating judge Christophe Regnard placed Continental under investigation – a step short of being formally charged – for manslaughter and involuntary injury, judicial officials said.