Airplane Accidents

Commercial aviation accidents are amongst the most tragic and high profile of all modern disasters. Recent crashes in Grammatiko, Greece and western Venezuela are stark reminders of the ever-present dangers that accompany air travel. On August 16, 2005, more than 150 passengers and 8 crewmembers were killed when an airliner crashed over a remote area of Venezuela. The accident arose after pilots aboard the plane reported mechanical problems in both engines. Just two days earlier, a Greek airliner also crashed due to technical difficulties.  That accident left more than one hundred passengers dead, including more than forty children. When crashes occur, lawsuits often arise where the negligence of others appears to be a contributing cause of the accident. The litigation surrounding airplane crashes is often complex and unique.

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Featured Articles on Airplane Accidents

• October 28, 2009 - NTSB: Pilot to Blame for Medevac Crash
• October 27, 2009 - Pilots in Overshoot Had Been Using Laptops
• October 13, 2009 - Helicopter Maker Sued for Post-Crash Fire
• October 1, 2009 - Airport Not Liable for Comair Flight 5191 Crash, Supreme Court Rules
• September 17, 2009 - Wrong Frequency May Have Affected Crash
• September 16, 2009 - FAA Failures Cited in Air Charter Crashes
• September 11, 2009 - FAA Criticizes Crew in Crash
• August 24, 2009 - Plane Lands on Highway, No Major Injuries
• August 21, 2009 - Crash of Firefighting Plane Kills Pilot
• August 21, 2009 - Men Survive Fiery Airplane Crash in NJ
• August 14, 2009 - Air Traffic Controllers Suspended After Crash
• August 12, 2009 - Grandmother, 87, Left Behind on KLM Plane

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