Private Plane Crash

There were nearly 1,600 aviation accidents among general aviation operations in 2004. In 2003, there were over 600 deaths caused by general aviation accidents. Comparatively, airlines only experienced 22 deaths in the same year. With over 200,000 general aviation aircraft in the United States, accidents and crashes are bound to happen.

Private aircraft may be utilized for corporate, business, personal, instructional, recreational, or other uses. When plane crashes occur the result is often very dramatic, painful, and fatal. Three of the most popular private aircraft manufacturers are Cessna, Beechcraft/Raytheon, and Piper, although other aircraft companies exist along with private builders.

If you have been involved in a private plane crash, it is absolutely imperative that you know your legal rights. Depending on circumstances, you may be eligible to receive financial compensation for your suffering and pain. Do not allow a private plane crash to throw your life into turmoil and tear your family apart. Speak with an experienced, professional, and compassionate aviation attorney today.

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Cessna Crash

Cessna Aircraft Company is based in Kansas and is one of the most popular airplane manufacturers in the history of private aviation. Since the early 20th century Cessna has been in business building aircraft ranging from small two-seater single engine planes to luxury business jets. Some of the most popular Cessna models are the Cessna 150, the Cessna 172, the Cessna 182, and the Cessna 210.

It is not uncommon to see Cessna crashes covered in the news. The prevalence of the aircraft means that there are thousands of Cessnas flown in the United States and accidents are likely to happen from time to time. The causes of Cessna crashes vary dramatically, with mechanical problems and pilot error being prominent. Unfortunately, few pilots or passengers in Cessnas are able to survive dramatic accidents in the light aircraft.

If your life has been affected by a Cessna crash or other aviation accident related to Cessna planes, it is important to discuss your case with an aviation attorney. By speaking with a compassionate expert you can determine if you are entitled to compensation for your suffering. Having a lawyer review the accident can help provide a sense of closure to this chaotic experience.

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Cessna 150 Crash

Cessna 150s were in production from 1959-1977. The Cessna 150 was followed by the 152, and more pilots have flown these two aircraft than any other single model of airplane. This is due in part to the fact that the Cessna 150 is a popular model for flight training and over 20,000 of them were built in the United States alone. If you have been injured in a Cessna 150 crash, contact an aviation attorney to learn about the legal steps you can take to receive compensation.

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Cessna 172 Crash

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk seats four and has been in production since 1957, with over 35,000 planes built. Due to its prevalence, the Cessna 172 may be the most popular flight training aircraft in the world. The plane uses a tricycle landing gear and a high-wing design, and is the first plane many people think of when they hear the words “small plane”. The main competitor for the Cessna 172 is the Piper Cherokee. If you or someone you care about has been involved in a Cessna 172 crash, do not hesitate to speak with a legal professional about your case.

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Cessna 182 Crash

The Cessna 182 Skylane was first introduced in 1956 and today is the second most popular Cessna model. Over the past fifty years there have been several variants of the plane, with different features being added. The different Cessna 182 models include the Cessna 182A, Cessna 182B, Cessna 182C, Cessna 182E, Cessna 182RG, Cessna 182G, Cessna 182P, Cessna 182R, and Cessna 182S. Although there have been different engines powering 182s over the years, it is a single-engine aircraft that seats four. If your life has been affected by a Cessna 182 crash it is important to know your legal rights. Speak with an experienced lawyer today.

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Cessna 210 Crash

The Cessna 210 Centurion was produced from 1957 until 1985 and is common in the United States, Southern Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The Cessna 210 is a large single-engine aircraft and is widely in use because its speed and carrying capacity is comparable to many twin-engine aircraft but it has the running cost of only one engine. If you or someone you care about has been harmed in a Cessna 210 crash or aviation accident, you owe it to yourself to speak with an attorney today.

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Beechcraft/ Raytheon Crash

The Beech Aircraft Corporation was founded in 1932 and purchased by Raytheon Aircraft in 1980. The aircraft made are called Beechcraft, and products by the company are commonly referred to as Beechcraft. As one of the world’s most prominent private aircraft manufacturers, Beechcraft/Raytheon produce a wide variety of aircraft with a rich heritage to match diverse customer needs. Some of their most popular products are the Beechcraft Bonanza, Beechcraft Baron, and Beechcraft King Air.

The Beechcraft Bonanza has been in production for sixty years and is one of the most important aircraft in private aviation history. A Beechcraft 35 Bonanza was the plane Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper died in during a now-famous aviation accident in 1959. The Beechcraft Baron is another popular model that is a twin-engine version of the Bonanza. The Beechcraft King Air also holds an important place in American history, as one of the aircraft to use the callsign Air Force One when President Lyndon Johnson was aboard.

As with any other aircraft, tragic accidents have occurred to Beechcraft planes. If you or someone you care about has suffered as a result of a Beechcraft/Raytheon-related aviation accident, it is important to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. You may be eligible to receive compensation for medical bills and pain. Do not hesitate to move forward in your life. Speak with a lawyer today.

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Beechcraft/Raytheon Bonanza Crash

The Beechcraft/Raytheon Bonanza was first introduced in 1945 by the Beech Aircraft Corporation and remains in production today. By 2004, over 17,000 Bonanzas had been sold. The original Bonanza was the first modern high-performance personal airplane, although its V-tail design had major flaws which prompted the discontinuation of that particular model in 1982. Over the years, Bonanza models have included the Model 33 Debonair/Bonanza (BE33), the Model 35 Bonanza (BE35), and the Model 36 Bonanza (BE36).

The Beechcraft/Raytheon Bonanza has been involved in some tragic and famous crashes. The most famous of these aviation accidents resulted in the 1959 death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. The plane carrying them that night was a Beechcraft 35 Bonanza. If you have suffered as a result of a Beechcraft/Raytheon Bonanza crash, do not hesitate to discuss your case with a compassionate and professional aviation attorney.

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Beechcraft/Raytheon Baron Crash

The Beechcraft/Raytheon Baron is a twin-engine version of the Beechcraft/Raytheon Bonanza. To create the Baron, qualities were taken from the Bonanza, the Travel Air, the T-34 Mentor, and the Debonair. The Beechcraft/Raytheon Baron can hold three passengers and one pilot and has a range of over 1,000 miles. Over the years, different versions of the Baron have included the B55, B56, and B58 models. If your life has been interrupted by a Beechcraft/Raytheon Baron crash it is essential that you understand your legal rights. Speak with a lawyer about your experiences today.

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Beechcraft/Raytheon King Air Crash

The Beechcraft/Raytheon King Air has the prestige of being in continuous production since 1964 and having the longest running production of any civilian turboprop aircraft. There are three models of the King Air family: the smaller Beechcraft/Raytheon King Air C90B, the mid-sized Beechcraft/Raytheon King Air B200, and the large Beechcraft/Raytheon King Air 350. The King Air typically fills the role of being a light executive, freight, or passenger transport. During President Lyndon Johnson’s administration a King Air B90 was used to transport the President between Bergstrom Air Force Base and the Johnson family ranch, causing the aircraft to use the callsign Air Force One while President Johnson was aboard. If you or someone you care about has been the victim of a Beechcraft/Raytheon King Air crash, discuss your case with an aviation attorney to learn about the legal actions you can take to receive compensation.

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Piper Cherokee Crash

The Piper Cherokee is a popular general aviation aircraft that today is under production by The New Piper Aircraft Company. The Cherokee is a four-seat, single-engine plane that was first introduced in 1960. Today there are three Cherokee variants in production: The 160 horsepower Warrior III, the 180 horsepower Archer III, and the 200 horsepower Arrow.

Like other aircraft, the Piper Cherokee has been involved in its share of aviation accidents. In 1972, Prince William of Gloucester, England was piloting a Cherokee when it crashed and burst into flames, killing him and his co-pilot. Over the past 18 years, there was an average of 147 Piper Cherokee and Arrow accidents per year in the United States. Piper Cherokee accidents and crashes do occur, and when they do the lives of entire families are thrown into chaos.

It is important to know your legal rights if you are a victim of a Piper Cherokee aviation accident. By speaking with an experienced and compassionate attorney you can determine the legal actions you should take to obtain compensation for your suffering. By contacting a lawyer today you can move forward and leave your family’s chaos and pain behind.

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Propeller Plane Crash

Propeller planes are very common in the private aviation industry. General aviation pilots use propeller planes for pleasure flights and private air travel companies often use propeller planes instead of jets. Although propeller planes have been in use for nearly one hundred years, accidents still happen from time to time and crashes occur even among experienced pilots.

There are a wide variety of potential causes for propeller plane crashes, but recent research suggests that the majority of aviation accidents arise from pilot error. Propeller planes do not travel at the high speeds jets do, but crashes can be just as deadly. With thousands of propeller planes in use across the United States, accidents may happen at any time.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or involved in a propeller plane crash, it is important to discuss your case with an aviation attorney immediately. You may be entitled to monetary compensation that can offset medical bills and the suffering you’ve endured. Do not hesitate to get your life back in order. Speak with a compassionate and experienced lawyer today.

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Jet Crash

When most people think of airplanes today, the image they have in their head is usually that of a jet plane. Jets are named after the engines that power them, allowing them to reach speeds and heights that were previously impossible with propeller planes. Most airliners today rely on jets to fly passengers around the world, and for the most part jets are a very safe and reliable form of transportation.

However, with so many private jets in use accidents are certain to occur from time to time. Because jets travel at high altitudes and at high speeds, jet crashes frequently cause passengers on board to become injured or killed. Additionally, lives are endangered on the ground if a jet crashes in a populated area. The destruction reaped by jet crashes can impact many people and throw lives into turmoil.

If you have been involved in a jet crash, it is essential to fully understand your legal rights and take appropriate action against those who have harmed you. By meeting with an experienced and understanding aviation lawyer you can move forward with your life and overcome the challenges you’ve endured.

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Crop Dusting Crash

Making sure the heartland of America remains the breadbasket of the world involves a number of complicated procedures. Agricultural production is one of the most important ventures in the world, for not only do people rely on it for their livelihood but without this vital industry store shelves would quickly empty and civilization would come to a halt.

The earliest airplanes were used as efficient platforms to distribute fertilizer and pesticide to nurture and protect a wide variety of crops. These marvelous machines were extremely popular with the “barnstorming” ex-WWI pilots who plied the skies after the war. These brave souls found a market for their daring exploits not dogfighting Germans over the fields of France but battling mosquitoes and locusts over the fields of Nebraska.

Crop dusting continues to be a vital part of American agriculture, but even with advanced technology and safety precautions accidents still occur. Adverse weather, poor maintenance, and bad judgment can be as much danger to the pilots as they are to people on the ground, let alone to crops or farm structures. If you or someone you know has been injured in a crop dusting accident contact an attorney right away. You may be entitled to pursue a settlement based on your damages. Consult a lawyer today.

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Sightseeing/Tour Crash

Airplanes offer a number of advantages of conventional sight-seeing vehicles in that altitude and speed achieved by even the humblest of aircraft offer unique perspectives on many different types of terrain. The beauty of the Grand Canyon is remarkable from the ground, but 5,000 feet in the air it is absolutely breathtaking. The jagged peaks of our mountain ranges are formidable when looked at as an obstacle, but from the air they are majestic, serene, and inspirational wonders of nature.

Unfortunately these wonders of nature can often make even simple piloting difficult and even fatal. Weather often plays a part in many sightseeing or tour crashes, for exotic locales often have exotic weather features many pilots are unfamiliar with or discount completely. Other times the pressure to increase the number of flights or passengers can prevent proper ground maintenance or stress the aircraft beyond its operational capacity. In any event, sightseeing and tour crashes can take a hefty toll on people merely looking for an exciting diversion.

If you have suffered injury in a sightseeing or tour airplane crash get in touch with a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate attorney. You may be entitled to collect a settlement based on your damages, but laws called statutes of limitations can restrict your ability to pursue your case. Don’t wait anymore. Contact a lawyer at the office of Wayne Ferrell today.

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Helicopter Crashes

Helicopters are often referred to as “widowmakers” in aviation circles for their reputations of being notoriously dangerous to fly. Unlike fixed wing aircraft, a helicopter’s propulsion and airfoil are combined into one element. This creates a number of problems for people who are trained to operate fixed wing aircraft, which combined with the dangers inherent in flying in general makes operating a helicopter in even ideal conditions a very dangerous exercise.

There are also a number of applications for helicopters that put them in far more dangerous situations than other aircraft. Helicopters can take off and land vertically which makes them the perfect vehicle to transport people out of isolated locations such as forests or oil drilling platforms where conventional aircraft cannot or would have difficulty reaching.

Every one of the helicopter’s roles are fraught with peril, especially if the machines are neglected and the pilots ill-trained. Fortunately, helicopters are limited in size and the passengers they can carry, so when a catastrophic event occurs it is usually limited in scope and tragedy. Fortunate that is except for the victims of the crash, and the friends and family who now must fill an empty space in their lives.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a helicopter crash you will need someone to help you cut through the complicated litigation on your path to justice. Contact someone now who will fight for you today.

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Air Ambulance/ Medical Helicopters Crash

Because of their maneuverability and vertical take off and landings, helicopters allow direct access to rapid transportation when a life is in danger. LifeFlight helicopter service has become an unpleasant yet common sight along the highways of rush hour traffic, and many hikers and outdoorsmen are alive today thanks to helicopter search and rescue teams.

Unfortunately, rescue helicopters are as prone to accidents and failure as are their commercial counterparts, but when these machines fall from the sky it is doubly tragic; once for the loss of the crew and second for the loss of life they attempted to save. Poor weather and adverse flying conditions often make operating rescue helicopters difficult, and if these high performance machines are not kept in perfect working order they will fail when they are needed the most.

Also, inexperienced crisis control officers send air ambulances into situations that do not merit a helicopter. Safer, more reliable ground transportation can be just as effective and sometimes get a critically injured person to help facilities faster than air power.

When you count on a helicopter to save your life, you want to know that you can rest assured that you will be transported to your destination in safety. When this trust is violated it is only natural for those who are wronged to seek justice from those who are responsible.

If you or someone you love was injured because of an air ambulance or medical helicopter crash you need to contact a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate attorney at the offices of Wayne Ferrell immediately. We know how difficult pursing litigation involving rescue services can be, so we make sure we understand every detail of your case before we begin. Take action now and help prevent similar accidents in the future.

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Charter Helicopter Crash

Helicopters have long been seen as the preferred way for the rich and powerful elite to jet from board meeting to board meeting across glittering skyscrapers, or maybe dropping off glamorous people on a yacht offshore, or perhaps just a dramatic entrance onto the green to play a few rounds of golf. These people take for granted that their sophisticated machines are literally inches away from total disaster.

Charter helicopters often operate in places that inexperienced pilots lack the training or skill to understand. Exotic locales have extreme weather patterns, and sometimes the pressure to maintain a hectic schedule is often overwhelming, and the desire to meet specific requests from high profile passengers are a few of the reasons many chartered and private helicopters suffer accidents.

If your charter or private helicopter suffered a serious mishap and you are confused about your options, contact the offices of Wayne Ferrell today. We have the knowledge, experience, and compassion to guide you through these difficult times on your ultimate road to justice. Contact us today.

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Sightseeing/ Tour Helicopter Crash

More so than other aircraft helicopters offer the opportunity to explore remote and exotic locations without having to rely on airfields, landing strips, and dedicated support facilities that encumber other forms of aircraft. Their ability to take off and land vertically allows them to enable people to explore isolated spots around the world where terrain or weather do not provide for fixed-wing planes.

More and more people are discovering the wonder of sightseeing by helicopter. Unfortunately this means there has been a statistical increase in the number of sightseeing helicopter accidents. If you have been involved in a sightseeing helicopter accident you need to contact an attorney right away.

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Offshore Helicopter Transportation Crash

Helicopters are often the only way to provide quick transportation from the mainland to offshore oil rigs or other vessels out at sea. The combination of agility, speed, and the ability to take off and land in small areas make them the perfect way to move people to isolated and remote areas of the sea.

Accidents that occur with offshore helicopter transports are some of the most difficult to investigate for a number of reasons. The vast oceans can eliminate any trace of a wreck, many weather conditions make piloting these missions extremely hazardous, and various American and international agencies are affected if the crash happens in international waters.

For example, if a helicopter crashes into the Gulf of Mexico it falls under the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. The Jones Act is specific legislation that protects workers who are injured in United States territorial waters. However, should a helicopter crash beyond 12 miles, it falls under the aegis of the Death on the High Seas Act, which limits the ability to recover non-economic damages.

Understanding these complicated laws is a difficult and complex process. Attorneys who handle these cases must have a high level of technical knowledge and the dedication to see your case through. If you or someone you love suffered an injury or death in an offshore helicopter transport crash, you need to contact an attorney right away.

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Helilogging Crash

One of the most innovative uses of helicopters has been in the logging industry in a process called helilogging. This combination of heavy lifting helicopters and precision lumber harvesting is common throughout the world but is just taking hold in the United States. Many proponents of this form of logging claim it is more environmentally sound because it allows loggers to access deeper areas of forest without disturbing surrounding areas, but others claim that the fuel and support areas the helicopters use offset the environmental benefits.

As helilogging becomes more popular it is inevitable that there will be accidents and mishaps. There are few lawyers who are knowledgeable in this new field to adequately represent you, so don’t trust your case to just anyone. If you or someone you know was injured in a helilogging crash, contact a dedicated, professional, and experienced lawyer today.

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Helicopter Herding Crash

The great expanse of open terrain that makes up so much of America is home to millions of grazing animals. In years past it was simple enough to manage a few animals from horseback or even an off-road vehicle, but with the industrialization of modern ranching many livestock owners are taking to more advanced means to organize their animals.

Helicopter herding exploits the maneuverability and vertical take off and landing capability of helicopters in order to efficiently manage a large number of animals. Unfortunately terrain, weather, and inexperience can take a heavy toll on the people who rely on these machines to oversee their livestock and livelihood.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a helicopter herding accident you may have a right to collect damages based on your case. Contact a lawyer at the offices of Wayne Ferrell today, and let us help you take the first steps on the path to justice.

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