Plane Crash

Six former employees of a Federal Aviation Administration certified air-repair station have been accused of improper repairs that endanger the lives of fliers, according to recent news sources.

In one instance, two of the employees used a paper clip instead of the proper part in a repair, returning it to the customer as complete.

The air-repair station they were employed at was the WECO Aerospace Systems Inc., where they directed technicians. The indictment the employees face alleges that they violated FAA regulations while telling customers they had been repaired by those regulations. The indictment also points out that the accused did not even possess the proper equipment they needed to repair the parts..

“While it is fortunate that there are no aircraft crashes known to be associated with faulty repairs conducted by these defendants, their alleged conduct needlessly took risks with the safety of persons who used aircraft that they repaired,” said a U.S. Attorney.

As a Los Angeles aviation disaster lawyer, I am appalled that these workers would knowingly put profit before the safety of lives of individuals. I’m glad that no one was injured as a result of the flippancy with which these people conducted such a serious business. If you or someone you know has been injured in a plane accident and believe it was at the fault of another party, or due to a lax in regulation, I want you to know that the airplane crash lawyers at Panish Shea & Boyle are here to discuss your legal options with you.

On Monday, February 7, a small twin-engine plane crashed into an RV storage facility close to the San Bernardino Airport. The Los Angeles Times reports that two men were severely injured in the accident.

According to the article, around 11:45 a.m. the pilot reported a problem with the aircraft’s landing gear. He then proceeded to fly past the airport’s traffic control tower to allow airport personnel to look to see whether the landing gear was down. The pilot was told by controllers that the plane’s gear appeared to be down and cleared him for landing. As it circled the airport and approached the airstrip for landing, the plane crashed.

One of the men was found outside of the plane on the ground, and it is believed that he was ejected from the aircraft upon impact. A witness to the crash managed to pull the other man out of the plane before rescue personnel arrived at the scene of the California plane accident. After undergoing surgery at the nearby Loma Linda University Medical Center, the men were reported to be in critical condition as of Monday afternoon. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed to the public.

The article states that several motor homes were damaged in the aviation accident, but the full extent of the property damage is still unknown. No other injuries were reported in the plane crash. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be investigating the cause of the accident, and have stated they believe it will take approximately one month to determine its cause.

If you have been severely injured in a small plane accident, contact the aviation disaster attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP. We can help you fight for the just compensation you deserve from all negligent parties. For many years, our lawyers have successfully litigated aviation disaster cases, and we can help you understand your rights as well as what legal options are available to you. Call 1-877-800-1700 today.

According to CBS Los Angeles, around 7:20 a.m. on Sunday morning, January 30, a twin-engine Piper Comanche airplane crashed into a home in Big Bear City on Mountain View Boulevard, shortly after taking off from the Big Bear Airport.

Reportedly, the pilot encountered engine problems just after take-off. He was attempting to return to the airport and land when the aviation accident occurred. The pilot was taken to the Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs with unknown injuries, but is reportedly expected to survive. One person on the ground was slightly injured in the crash, but was able to be treated at the scene. The aircraft suffered extensive damage in the accident, as did the residence, which sustained significant damage to its roof and walls. Debris from the plane was scattered throughout the home.

The California plane accident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The exact cause of the airplane accident is unknown at this time.

If it is found that a manufacturer’s negligence contributed to an airplane crash, such as producing an aircraft with defects, or if a mechanic’s error was a factor in an accident, for example, by failing to fully complete a safety inspection, they may be held partially or fully responsible for the crash. Injured victims could obtain compensation to help cover hospital bills, ongoing medical expenses if needed, pain and suffering, and more.

If you have been injured in a small airplane accident, the California private plane crash lawyers at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP can conduct an investigation to determine whether someone’s negligence or error played a role in the crash and your resulting injuries and expenses. Our attorneys can help you receive compensation from negligent parties that you legally deserve for your injuries and related costs. Call 1-877-800-1700 today to schedule a free consultation.

CNN.com reports that a Cessna 210 single-engine plane crashed in a Utah neighborhood on Sunday evening, December 5. According to the article, the plane ripped into pieces as it plummeted to the ground into a residential area in the town of Roy. The pilot survived, but is in critical condition.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigators are still trying to determine what caused the plane accident. The plane had just been cleared for landing at Ogden Airport, which is about 6 miles away from Roy, when it crashed into a neighborhood, causing the power to go out in about 1,700 homes. Residents of the neighborhood found the pilot lying on the ground, still conscious. The plane’s engine was in front of another house and other parts of the plane were scattered throughout the neighborhood. Two homes that were occupied caught fire after the plane accident, but nobody was injured. Firefighters extinguished the fire within an hour.

The National Weather Service had issued an advisory warning pilots and motorists of dense fog in the area, so visibility was minimal at the time of the small plane accident. While the cause of this crash is unknown at this time, investigators may examine why the plane was segmented into pieces before the actual crash, which may be a sign the plane or some of its parts were defective.

Plane manufacturers have a legal responsibility to design and manufacture aircrafts that are safe and free from defects that could cause harm to pilots, crew members, passengers, or those on the ground. If FAA investigators discover that this aviation accident was caused by defective manufacturing or design, the manufacturer may be held liable for the crash and the pilot’s injuries.

Plane accidents often result in devastating injuries for those involved, and frequently are fatal. Even when a person survives a plane accident, they may require months of costly rehabilitation to recover from their injuries. Victims offer suffer emotional and financial challenges as well.

The California aviation accident attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have many years of experience in aviation accident litigation. We will fight aggressively to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Call our law office today at 1-877-800-1700 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal rights.

The Los Angeles Times reports that at least three people were killed in a small private plane accident that occurred in Newport Beach’s Back Bay. The Beechcraft Musketeer aircraft is believed to have been on the way to Torrance from Mexico. A Newport Beach Police Sergeant stated that it is unclear at this time whether there are more than three victims. The single-engine plane is reportedly registered to a Palos Verdes real estate agent.

According to the article, the pilot used his radio to inform officials around 5:45 p.m. on November 21 that the plane was experiencing problems and that he wanted to attempt a landing on the street close to the Fashion Island shopping center. Newport Center Drive was being cleared of vehicles and people by police so the plane could make an emergency landing. However, the plane crashed before it got a chance to land, coming to a rest upside down in a mud flat in the Back Bay.

Although the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have plans to investigate the plane crash, it could take months before a cause of the accident is determined.
Small planes provide its owners and passengers with a convenient mode of transportation. However, the small sizes of these aircrafts make them difficult to control during certain weather conditions. Moreover, poor plane maintenance and faulty aircraft components make a small plane susceptible to experiencing problems that could lead to a crash.

Small aircraft collisions can result in serious injuries or death to the plane’s occupants and those on the ground. Aviation disasters require thorough and immediate investigations in order for their causes to be established. If it is determined that a person or entity’s negligence contributed to a plane crash, the responsible parties may be held liable for damages associated with a victim’s injuries or a family’s loss of a loved one. As national leaders in aviation law, the California small plane crash attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have the resources and knowledge to protect your rights and help you obtain full and just compensation. Call our firm today at 1-877-800-1700 for a free consultation.

At least three people were killed as the result of a small, single-engine plane crash in Agua Dulce near Santa Clarita, California. The Los Angeles Times reports that at least two people onboard the plane were killed but that it is unclear whether the third accident victim was in the plane or on the ground at the time of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the accident.

The L.A. County Fire Department noted that the aircraft went down in the high desert foothills around noon on Thursday, October 21. The small plane accident occurred in a corral, killing three horses, injuring another horse, and caused a small fire that damaged a barn.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane involved in the crash seats four people and had departed from Van Nuys and was scheduled to arrive in Arizona. The Cirrus SR22 aircraft was reportedly registered to a Calabasas company.

Traveling by private plane is an efficient and fast mode of transportation and also serves as a popular hobby for some. Although planes are designed and manufactured to safely transport occupants to their destinations, undetected aircraft defects can lead to malfunctions and subsequent accidents. Other causes of aviation crashes include pilot error, air traffic controller mistakes, and various other forms of oversight or negligence.

The aftermath of a plane crash presents many unexpected challenges for survivors of the accident as well as family members of those killed. In the face of difficult questions as to why an aviation disaster occurred, accident victims and family members are often in search of answers. An already complex matter can become even more intricate when multiple parties are suspected of having contributed to causing a plane accident. For instance, plane manufacturers, maintenance crews, airplane owners, air-traffic controllers, and others, may all bear responsibility in an aviation disaster.

Plane accidents often result in catastrophic injury or death to crew members, passengers, and people on the ground. At Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, our California plane crash attorneys have handled many complex aviation disaster cases, and have obtained significant verdicts and settlements for our clients. To learn more about your legal rights and how we can help protect them, please call 1-877-800-1700 today for a free consultation.

A twin-engine Cessna 310 plane crashed near the airport on Santa Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles, resulting in a small three-acre brush fire and causing the three individuals onboard to suffer burn injuries. The Associated Press reports that the small plane’s left engine failed after takeoff. The 54-year-old pilot had arrived from Santa Ana and was picking up two passengers, a 50-year-old man and 48-year-old woman. After the engine failed, the pilot followed emergency procedures and the plane crashed approximately a half-mile southeast of the airport. The pilot and passengers were transported to hospitals by helicopter and are reported to be in stable condition.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the registered owner of the plane is Sabovich and Sons, Inc., a construction company in Arroyo Grande, CA. A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation of the crash is pending.

Although airplane travel is considered to be a convenient and generally safe form of transportation, federal and state rules and regulations are in place to help monitor aircraft operation, maintenance and pilot performance. However, aviation accidents still occur for various reasons, many of which relate to some form of negligence or oversight. In crash investigations, investigators often examine pilot error or defective plane parts as potential contributing factors to the accident.

Plane crashes often result in devastating consequences for accident victims and their families. For those who are fortunate enough to survive an aviation disaster, the road to recovery can be a long one, especially in cases of severe burn injury, head trauma, spinal cord injury, and other catastrophic injuries.

At Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, our Los Angeles plane crash attorneys understand the many complexities surrounding aviation accident litigation, especially when private aircrafts are involved. To ensure that you and your family are compensated fairly, please contact our firm to learn more about your legal rights. Call 877-800-1700 today for a free consultation.

A DeHavilland DHC-3T plane registered to Anchorage-based General Communication Corp. crashed in an isolated region of southwest Alaska on August 9, reportedly killing former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens and four other people. The LA Times reports that nine people were on board the plane, including former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe.

The National Guard was called to the area of the crash site after a passing aircraft saw the fallen plane. Rescue and search efforts were postponed until the following day, however, due to severe weather. Five individuals assisted the crash victims early on August 10 and, amidst rain and fog, a private medical team was dropped near the accident site by commercial helicopter to assist the four plane crash survivors.

National Transportation Safety Board investigators are being sent to the plane crash site. As investigators gather evidence and determine the course of events leading up to this fatal aviation accident, they may examine weather conditions, pilot error, and defective or malfunctioning plane parts, as potential causes.

Although the Federal Aviation Administration has noted a decrease in fatal plane crashes in inclement weather conditions by about 40 percent over the last three years, pilots, crew members, passengers, and those on the ground, are still at risk when weather suddenly changes and pilots lose control of an aircraft.

The plane crash attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have the legal knowledge and resources to successfully handle the many complexities surrounding an aviation disaster. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping plane crash injury victims as well as family members of plane crash wrongful death victims obtain the compensation they deserve. For more information about how we can help, please call 877-800-1700.

A small plane crash in San Diego has killed a mother of three and her 8-year-old son. The Associated Press reports that the woman’s husband and two young daughters were critically injured and remain hospitalized.

The California plane crash involving the family’s home-built, single-engine Velocity Super XLRG5 took place on August 2 before 1 p.m. Moments before crashing, the pilot of the homemade plane reported that he was headed to Kearny Mesa airport to make an emergency landing due to the door being open.

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) air safety investigators are evaluating whether the open door caused the plane to crash onto the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego. Investigators will also try to determine whether the door’s hinges and latch mechanisms were working properly; whether the loss of the door in flight may have affected its aerodynamics; whether the door may have struck the rear engine and propeller of the plane; and whether the homemade plane was carrying too much weight.

The co-owner of Velocity Inc., the Sebastian, Florida manufacturer of the plane kit stated that if the plane’s door opened in fight, air flow could have caused the door to be torn from its hinges. Thousands of these plane kits have been sold for at least $50,000 throughout the United States. The plane model involved in this crash included a back bench seat that could fit three small children.

Plane manufacturers, including the makers and designers of homemade planes, are responsible for creating safe and reliable aircrafts that are free of defects that could cause injury, accidents, or death. The California plane accident attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP are nationally recognized for their achievements in consumer protection and aviation litigation. Our lawyers have assisted injury victims and family members of wrongful death victims in a wide range of aviation disasters, many of which were caused by defective plane components. To learn more about how we can help, please call 877-800-1700.

Two Southern California residents were injured in an aviation accident near Bakersfield, California late afternoon, on Friday, May 21, 2010. According to the article by the Mercury News, the pilot and passenger both sustained moderate injuries after their single engine plane crashed into a field just northeast of Bakersfield. Authorities report that the plane crashed shortly after takeoff due to engine troubles. The pilot and his passenger were headed for Colombia, California and were attempting to make an emergency landing at the Bakersfield Air Park.

Witnesses claim that they watched the plane land safely in the field after a brief take off and suspected that it had been having engine difficulties. One witness stated that the plane attempted to take off again after making the emergency landing, but the engine kept sputtering.

Federal investigators are currently trying to determine the cause of the California plane crash, and whether or not there were any external factors that added to the severity of the accident.

Fortunately, aviation accidents are less common than automobile accidents. However, when plane crashes do occur, the outcome can be far more devastating. The knowledgeable aviation accident attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have the experience and resources necessary to successfully pursue compensation for an aviation disaster victim and his or her family.

Our attorneys have represented clients injured in accidents that were caused by mechanical failure due to defective or improperly maintained airline equipment as well as accidents that were caused by pilot or aviation staff errors. If you have been injured in a plane accident or crash landing, please visit www.aviation-disaster-lawyers.com or call 877-800-1700 for a free consultation of your plane accident case.