Crash passengers consider legal bid

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Sally Moore, a personal injury lawyer, said she had been approached by passengers seeking advice about their legal options.

She said: "We have been asked to advise a couple of people on what their legal remedies might be. They are considering their options. We are not acting for them yet."

A BA spokesman said the airline was in discussion with passengers on a "variety of issues". The airline had also offered a free fear of flying course to passengers who felt they needed one, he added.

He said: "We are in confidential one-to-one discussions with our customers about a variety of issues."

He added: "We have offered a fear of flying course to those passengers who want to take one. We are in touch with all passengers who were on BA 38."

The Boeing 777, carrying 136 passengers and 16 crew, lost power in mid-air as it approached the west London airport on January 17.

The aircraft, which had flown in from Beijing, was extensively damaged but the passengers were safely evacuated and only 18 needed treatment for minor injuries.

Various theories about what caused the jet to lose power have been put forward, including the possibility of fuel contamination.

The Air Accident Investigation Branch has indicated its inquiry into the incident may be focusing on the aircraft's fuel supply system.