Building a solid aviation accident case, like any accident case, is dependent on the available evidence regarding the crash. Obtaining evidence typically involves examining the wreckage, interviewing any survivors who were involved in the crash, as well as eyewitnesses to the accident and others who have knowledge of the flight.
NTSB investigators among critics of Clint Eastwood film, Sully
New York readers remember that, in 2009, a US Airways airplane made an emergency landing in the Hudson River with 155 passengers aboard. Remarkably, the accident resulted in no deaths, and only minor injuries for a small group of passengers. One of the reasons the landing was so successful is that the pilot was so skillful in executing the emergency landing.
NTSB aircraft accident investigations, their relationship to accident litigation, P.2
Last time, we began looking at some features of the process the National Transportation Safety Board uses when investigating aircraft accidents. As we noted, the specific manner in which aircraft accidents are investigated depends on the nature of the accident. Whatever avenue is taken for investigation, though, any findings made in the process do not determine legal liability and cannot be used as evidence in court.
Work with experienced attorney to recover damages from airline security breaches
In our last post, we began looking at new U.S. security rules prohibiting airline passengers from bringing large electronic devices in their carry-on baggage. As we noted, the rules are largely aimed at addressing the threat of terrorism. Airlines, of course, have the duty to put into place security measures which comply with all federal safety regulations and which are effective at addressing threats.
New electronics security rules to impact flights to, from certain foreign nations
Security is an important issue in the airline industry, and has been a particularly important issue since 2001. Airlines have implemented a number of changes to tighten up security in airports and on flights. The changes have proved to be an inconvenience that most people are largely willing to put up with in order to fly. Not that there is much of a choice, of course.
Compliance with pilot medical requirements can be issue in aircraft crash cases, P.2
Previously, we began discussing the topic of medical certification of pilots, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration, the federal agency responsible for regulating civil aviation. As we noted, medical certification can be barred on the basis of certain conditions, though the primary objective is to ensure pilots are healthy enough to safely operate an aircraft.
Pittsburgh Family survives crash of small plane in Tanzania
On January 2, 2017 a family from Pittsburgh, consisting of a husband, wife, and three daughters were on a sightseeing trip to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. They were on board a Cessna Caravan II operated by Air Excel, a local carrier, which crashed upon takeoff from an airfield at Dar Es Salaam.
The 5 basic reasons that airplanes crash
Air travel, as the cliché goes, is one of the safest forms of travel. But as anyone who has watched the news knows, accidents still happen, often with catastrophic results.
Choosing the right law firm for aviation accident claims
If you need to pursue legal action, there are times when a general-practice attorney will be more than adequate to represent you. But if your case is complex and requires specialized knowledge, it is in your best interests to search until you find a lawyer that has those qualifications.
How politics can impede plane crash investigations
Any commercial airline accident is worrisome and temporarily undermines the public's trust in flying. But when the cause of a commercial airline accident remains unsolved and/or its wreckage cannot be found, the feeling of unease and grief is typically greater than it would otherwise be.
