Airplane & Helicopter Crashes
NTSB Makes Recommendations for Improving Alaska Air Safety
In an effort to make flying in some of the most dangerous air space in the U.S. safer for pilots and passengers, the National Transportation Safety Board wants pilots flying in Alaska to be required to report their positions and direction on existing or new radio frequencies. Noting the continued high frequency of fatal in-flight…
Read MoreHelicopter Crash Statistics: What You Need to Know
The sudden death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant in January 2020 brought the risks of helicopter travel to the forefront of the news as well as the minds of many Americans who followed the tragic story. Bryant died in a helicopter crash that killed the pilot and all eight passengers, including Bryant and his young…
Read MoreAviation Accident Compensation: What You Need To Know
Helicopter and airplane crashes can change victims’ lives forever, along with the lives of their families and the people who love them. Whether the crash led to injuries or a tragic loss of life, victims and their loved ones may be entitled to compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and emotional pain and suffering.…
Read MoreDangers of Automation in the Airline Industry
One of the biggest changes in the aviation industry is the introduction of increasingly powerful automation systems in the cockpit. Computer-operated aircraft have capabilities that airplanes of the past never had, such as the ability to take off, fly, and land in zero-visibility conditions with very little need for pilot intervention. Modern-day pilots in airplanes…
Read MoreCauses of Helicopter Crashes: Who is at Fault?
Adventure seekers and tourists who book helicopter tour rides may not be thinking about the most common causes of helicopter crashes, but they probably should, since helicopters are one of the most dangerous modes of air transportation. Many people think of helicopter rides as pure, exhilarating fun, or even as an essential part of saving…
Read MoreCauses of Plane Crashes: What to do After an Accident
Whether it’s traveling for work or going on vacation, many people reach their destinations on an airplane. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident while flying, you may want to learn more about the causes of plane crashes and who is at fault. These tragedies can occur for a variety…
Read MorePlane Crashes in 2018: What Do These Accidents Tell Us?
Understandably, plane crashes in 2018 dominated the headlines. During those 12 months alone, there were more than 500 deaths related to air travel, which is a tremendous spike in comparison to the 44 lives lost in 2017. With the increase in low-cost options, a rise in disposable income, and more working-age adults flying for both business…
Read MoreTurbulence-Related Injuries: What Are Your Legal Rights?
It all started with that unsettling feeling in the pit of your stomach when a flight attendant asked passengers to return to their seats because rough conditions were ahead. Or, perhaps there was no announcement, but instead what felt like a sudden sharp drop in altitude, followed by a prolonged bumpy ride. As you tightened…
Read MoreAircraft Accidents Due To Human Error
Unless you suffer from a general fear of flying, when you board an airplane, you probably aren’t thinking about possible causes of a plane crash. That’s a good thing, and not only because it is not constructive to worry. It’s also good to keep in mind that flying is a safe mode of transportation. Even…
Read MoreHawaii Helicopter Crash Statistics 2017
Taking a sightseeing tour aboard a helicopter might seem like an essentially harmless adventure, not to mention a thrilling one, especially in a place as ruggedly wild and beautiful as Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands aren’t the only place where tourists can board a helicopter for a sightseeing trip, of course. Helicopter tour companies are ubiquitous…
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