Airplane & Helicopter Crashes
Did You Know? Clear Air Turbulence
Did you Know? Clear Air Turbulence is Sudden Severe Turbulence Unrelated to Storms? This week, Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321 from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence over the Andaman Sea resulting in the death of a passenger and serious injuries to other passengers. Over 80 passengers required hospitalization after the pilots made an emergency landing…
Read MoreDid you know? Federal Aviation Regulations
Did you know that the comprehensive Federal Aviation Regulations may have been inspired by the work of a city attorney in a small Florida town that had no airplanes? In 1908, P.A. Vans Agnew, city attorney in Kissimmee, Florida, drafted the first law of its kind in a city ordinance that restricted low flights…
Read MoreThe Montreal Convention and International Passenger Rights
International airline passengers are protected under the Montreal Convention, and unfortunately, many people are unaware this treaty exists. The Montreal Convention can protect passengers when serious situations arise that are the fault of the airline, such as if a passenger is injured or dies. The Montreal Convention, or MC 1999, is an international treaty that…
Read MoreAugust 19 Is National Aviation Day – Celebrating the Power of Flight
August 19th is National Aviation Day in the United States. It is an annual celebration of the history and invention of aviation. It is a day to reflect on the power of flight, in all its capacities. August 19th also happens to be the birth date of Orville Wright. Orville, along with his brother Wilbur,…
Read MoreHot Air Balloon Season Is Almost Here! Make Sure You Stay Safe
This is the time of year that hot air balloon festival season kicks into drive, including the Plano Balloon Festival September 22-25, 2022 Enthusiasts in Texas and across the country will travel to see these gorgeous balloons in flight, and to maybe take a ride into the sunset. We’re big fans of hot air balloons,…
Read MoreHawaii Helicopter Crash is a Reminder of How Dangerous This Touring Industry Can Be
The crash of a Bell 407 helicopter carrying five passengers on June 8, 2022, on the Big Island is a reminder that the Hawaii helicopter tour industry continues to be responsible for deaths and injuries associated with commercial helicopter sightseeing flights. The most recent crash occurred on a flight operated by K&S Helicopters which does business…
Read MoreCirrus SR22T Engine Failures Caused by Too Much Fuel or Too Little Fuel
The NTSB reports are replete with unfortunate and preventable accidents caused by aircraft running out of fuel. Engine failures can also be caused by too much fuel. The issue with too much fuel is especially prevalent in the Continental TSIO-550 series engines that power some of the most popular high performance single engine aircraft, including…
Read MoreNTSB 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.…
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