Defective Airplane Lawsuit Attorneys

By its very nature, aviation is inherently dangerous. Minor defects in a plane such as a small oil leak can quickly turn catastrophic if the defect causes the aircraft to crash, putting the lives of pilots, passengers and even people on the ground in grave danger. The aviation accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger are intimately familiar with aviation accidents and product liability. With an experienced pilot on staff, we have a unique perspective and understanding of both the mechanical issues of how an airplane works and a legal understanding of how aviation accidents affect victims.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal aviation accident, you may be wondering what caused the accident? Did something mechanically malfunction that caused the plane to go down? A surprising number of aviation accidents are the result of aviation defects. Unlike boating accidents, where operator inexperience is fairly common, most pilots are highly trained with many hours of instructor supervised flying time logged before they obtain their pilot's license. Although some plane crashes certainly are the result of pilot error, many aviation disasters can be attributed to a defective aircraft part.

Investigating Aviation Accidents and Disasters

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates civil aviation accidents. When notified of any major accident in the US, it deploys a "Go Team" to investigate the cause of the accident. Each on-call investigator on a Go Team has a specialty and is responsible for a unique aspect of the investigation. In aviation investigations, these investigators may include:

Operations Investigator (documents history of pilot and crewmember duties in the days leading up to the incident)

Human Performance Investigator (documents crew performance before the incident and evaluates factors that may be attributed to human error, including alcohol, medications, and fatigue)

Structures Investigators (exams the wreckage and scene of the accident and calculates estimated impact angles to determine how the plane was travelling prior to the accident)

System Investigator (studies the components of the aircraft's electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and associated systems, and flight control system instruments and elements)

Weather Investigator (gathers relevant weather data from national weather service, meteorologists and local TV stations)

Survival Factors Investigator (documents impact forces and injuries, community emergency planning, response of fire and rescue teams, and evacuation)

Air Traffic Control Investigator (collects transcripts of controller-pilot radio transmissions and acquires air traffic control radar data)

Powerplants Investigator (exams engines, propellers, and engine accessories)

After investigating an incident, the NTSB will make suggestions to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reduce the likelihood of future incidents and improve aviation safety. Only about 82% of more than 12,000 recommendations have been adopted. When companies fail to fix defects in their aircraft, it jeopardizes the safety of pilots, passengers, and people on the ground.

Free Consultation and Case Evaluation

If you have been injured or if a loved one died in a plane crash, an attorney can review the accident report and if necessary, consult with an independent investigator to determine the cause of the accident. If the plane crash resulted from a defective part, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer of the airplane or aircraft part. Whether the aircraft was a Cessna, a seaplane, a helicopter or a jet, the attorneys at Estey & Bomberger can help get answers and obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries or a family member's wrongful death. Contact us today for more information and a comprehensive case review with one of our aviation defect attorneys.




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Type your message Defective Airplane Lawsuit Attorneys By its very nature, aviation is inherently dangerous. Minor defects in a plane such as a small oil leak can quickly turn catastrophic if the defect causes the aircraft to crash, putting the lives of pilots, passengers and even people on the ground in grave danger. The aviation accident lawyers at Estey & Bomberger are intimately familiar with aviation accidents and product liability. With an experienced pilot on staff, we have a unique perspective and understanding of both the mechanical issues of how an airplane works and a legal understanding of how aviation accidents affect victims. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal aviation accident, you may be wondering what caused the accident? Did something mechanically malfunction that caused the plane to go down? A surprising number of aviation accidents are the result of aviation defects. Unlike boating accidents, where operator inexperience is fairly common, most pilots are highly trained with many hours of instructor supervised flying time logged before they obtain their pilot's license. Although some plane crashes certainly are the result of pilot error, many aviation disasters can be attributed to a defective aircraft part. Investigating Aviation Accidents and Disasters The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigates civil aviation accidents. When notified of any major accident in the US, it deploys a "Go Team" to investigate the cause of the accident. Each on-call investigator on a Go Team has a specialty and is responsible for a unique aspect of the investigation. In aviation investigations, these investigators may include: Operations Investigator (documents history of pilot and crewmember duties in the days leading up to the incident) Human Performance Investigator (documents crew performance before the incident and evaluates factors that may be attributed to human error, including alcohol, medications, and fatigue) Structures Investigators (exams the wreckage and scene of the accident and calculates estimated impact angles to determine how the plane was travelling prior to the accident) System Investigator (studies the components of the aircraft's electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and associated systems, and flight control system instruments and elements) Weather Investigator (gathers relevant weather data from national weather service, meteorologists and local TV stations) Survival Factors Investigator (documents impact forces and injuries, community emergency planning, response of fire and rescue teams, and evacuation) Air Traffic Control Investigator (collects transcripts of controller-pilot radio transmissions and acquires air traffic control radar data) Powerplants Investigator (exams engines, propellers, and engine accessories) After investigating an incident, the NTSB will make suggestions to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reduce the likelihood of future incidents and improve aviation safety. Only about 82% of more than 12,000 recommendations have been adopted. When companies fail to fix defects in their aircraft, it jeopardizes the safety of pilots, passengers, and people on the ground. Free Consultation and Case Evaluation If you have been injured or if a loved one died in a plane crash, an attorney can review the accident report and if necessary, consult with an independent investigator to determine the cause of the accident. If the plane crash resulted from a defective part, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer of the airplane or aircraft part. Whether the aircraft was a Cessna, a seaplane, a helicopter or a jet, the attorneys at Estey & Bomberger can help get answers and obtain the compensation you are entitled to for your injuries or a family member's wrongful death. Contact us today for more information and a comprehensive case review with one of our aviation defect attorneys. Gadolinium Lawsuits Toyota Recall Lawsuits Defective Tire Lawsuits Defective Defibrillator Lawsuits Yamaha Rhino Lawsuits Avandia Lawsuits Defective Truck Attorneys Manufacturing Defects Mesothelioma Lawyers Defective Seatbelts Defective Airbags Defective Medical Devices Design Defect Attorneys Defective Boats Defective Airplanes Defective Bicycles Failure to Warn Attorneys Children's Drawstring Clothing Recall Defective Drop Side Crib Lawsuits Defective Automobile Lawsuits Defective Marketing Hydroxycut Lawsuts
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