Posts Tagged ‘airplane crash’

2 People Killed in Hesperia Plane Crash

An August 16th plane crash occurred just north of the Hesperia Airport at 11:20 a.m. this morning,  killing the two passengers, a man and woman, who were on board. The small plane, which was a Cessna 152, took off from the Redlands but crashed shortly after.  The plane was destroyed but did not burn.  Authorities are looking into the cause of the  wreck which is not currently known. Names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Planes, just like automobiles, have to be expertly built to prevent malfunction.  This is largely due to the fact that such crafts, when they fail to work properly, can cause devastating injury and harm to passengers.  In most cases, death can ensue.  While the cause of the above crash is still in question, one cannot rule out the possibility that it occurred due to defective airplane parts.  If an investigation finds this to be the case, family members can sue the airplane manufacturer for wrongful death under product liability laws.

When an airplane crash caused by defective parts steals a valued  family member from your life, you can pursue the matter in court.  Contact our  product laibility and wrongful death lawyers today  for a free consultation to learn more about your rights and get justice for you and your deceased loved one.

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US Airways Plane Crashes in Hudson River

US Airways Flight 1549, leaving out of La Guardia Airport heading for Charlotte, NC crash in the Hudson river just moments ago. Preliminary reports are suggesting that something caused the plane to crash into the Hudson.

135 people were onboard.

Live news videos are showing passengers standing on the planes’ wings and heading towards rescue boats and ferry boats.
Stay tuned for updates as we get them.

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Airplane Crash in Denver ; More than 40 Injured

Last night, A Continental Airlines flight leaving Denver, Colorado ran off the runway and crashed as it was trying to takeoff. There were 112 passengers onboard as the plane was departing for Houston. Just as the plane tried to take-off, it slammed back onto the runway causing the plane to crash into a ravine.

The fuselage collapsed causing the right-side of the plane to burn. Passengers and crew members escaped using the emergency inflatable slides as emergency crews worked to put out the blaze.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are on the scene and an investigation has already began. The cause of the crash is unknown, and airline crash investigations can can years to conclude.

Visit our aviation law and airplane crash center for more information.

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