As reported, on April 29, 2019, an R44 helicopter crashed on a two-lane road in Kailua, Hawaii which is in Honolulu County. Killed in the accident was Ryan McAuliffee, 28, of Chicago, 76 year old Jan Burgess of Australia and the pilot Joseph Berridge, 28. Recently released information indicates the helicopter was registered to United […]
Tragically on April 29, 2019 three people lost their lives in a helicopter accident in Kailua not far from downtown Honolulu. Recent reports indicate the crash was a Robinson R44 helicopter used by Novictor Helicopter tours that was being used for a tour of the Islands. The helicopter is reported to be 19 years old […]
Why do airplanes crash? The answer is . . for many reasons. Listed below are some of the most common reasons for an airplane crash. 1. Poor Maintenance 2. Pilot Error 3. Product Design As for maintenance, nearly all airplanes require an annual inspection in addition to periodic inspections. These inspections must be accomplished and […]
In general aviation accident cases, an injured pilot or passenger can assert a negligence claim against a repair person and/or facility that incorrectly performs maintenance on the aircraft which contributes to the accident. But what if the repair person or facility has few assets and maintains a policy of insurance with low policy limits […]
At any given time, there are up to 5,000 aircraft in flight across the United States. Air Traffic Controllers direct the air traffic flow for approximately 200,000 aircraft each day. Controllers must manage and monitor all aspects of planes in the air and on the runway in a fast-paced and high pressure environment. Pilots rely […]
