If someone dies in an accident during an international flight, it's treated in a special way under the law. When the law talks about wrongful acts, neglect, or defaults that cause death, it also includes things that happen on planes which are covered by specific international agreements. These agreements are called the Montreal Convention and the amended Convention. They set out when airlines are responsible for passenger deaths. This means that if a person dies on an international flight, their family might be able to get compensation, just like they would for other types of fatal accidents.