A small plane crash near Lake Isabella – a recreation area about forty miles east of Bakersfield – killed two Bodfish residents just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010. According to an article by the Bakersfield Californian, the two victims were flying an “ultra light” plane, which reportedly experienced a mechanical problem during flight.
The aircraft took off from Auxiliary Dam campground, and then started to suffer mechanical problems at about 1,000 feet from the ground. The two passengers were ejected from the plane before it crashed into the ground and were found dead at the scene when rescue teams arrived. The wreckage was found on the West Side of Auxiliary Dam Road and Eva Avenue.
What caused the mechanical error in the aircraft is currently unknown; however, the Sheriff’s Office and the National Transportation Safety Board are currently looking into the details of the plane accident in California. Further investigation will reveal if the cause of the crash was due to a mechanical problem, pilot error or poor maintenance.
Family members of aviation wrongful death victims may be able to seek compensation for damages associated with their loss. Manufacturers have a legal responsibility to consumers to ensure that their products are safe. If investigators find that the cause of this incident was due to a mechanical error, then the manufacturer may be held liable. The Los Angeles aviation disaster attorneys at Panish Shea & Boyle LLP have a proven success record in aviation accident litigation. Please visit www.aviation-disaster-lawyers.com for more information on Panish, Shea & Boyle’s accomplishments or call 877-800-1700 for a free consultation.
