The NTSB just released its “Aircraft Accident Investigative Update” on the Kobe Bryant crash. This update consumes 11 pages and lists participating parties as the FAA, Island Express Helicopters, Sikorsky and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. If you don’t have this most recent update, email us at pbailey@baileypatners.com and we will forward it to […]
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) — Car vs Bicycle injuries now account for 30% of the bicycle deaths or serious injuries! How did the numbers get that high? Two reasons: (1) More Bicycles are on the road. (2) Distracted Driving. Yes, your chances of getting killed or seriously injured has sky rocketed by distracted drivers who are too busy reading texts or emails to pay attention to […]
Holiday Air Crashes – “Go or no Go? During the holiday season helicopter and airplane flights are typically “gotta go now.” Whether its ‘get home-itis’ or an opportunity to experience the ‘thrill of a lifetime’ it is all too often a flight that ends with a crash. Already this holiday season helicopter and airplane crashes […]
Dec 27, 2019 update: Wreckage Found in 7 Fatal Helicopter Crash off Napoli Coast, Hawaii The 7 fatal helicopter crash in Hawaii has been located in a State Park on Kauai’s northwest side. Last radio transmission from fatal flight was made :40 minutes prior to its expected return. Strong winds and rain were noted in the […]
Bicycle Safety News: California is one of the national leaders in serious “Car vs Bicycle Accidents”. Why is this happening? Today there are more cars and more bicycles trying to occupy the same narrow space on the roads. Results? Car wins — Bicyclists lose. How often does this happen? 30% of the accidents are cars hitting bicycles! Why are these numbers so high today? Two reasons stand out: Distracted […]
