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Overview
Ike Riffel is an American father whose son Melvin was killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash at age 26. Melvin was traveling to Kenya for his work helping communities get clean water. Ike has become a vocal advocate for accountability, testifying before Congress and pushing for criminal prosecution of Boeing executives.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Son Melvin Riffel killed in Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash at age 26 while traveling to Kenya for clean water projects
Testified before Congress demanding criminal prosecution of Boeing executives for the 737 MAX design failures
Became vocal advocate for aviation safety reform and corporate accountability after son's death
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Michael Stumo
Fellow victims advocate
Paul Njoroge
Fellow victims advocate
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- United States
Education
- •Unknown
Key Timeline
March 10, 2019
Son Melvin killed in Ethiopian 302
2019-present
Advocacy for accountability