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First Boeing 787 Crash: ALG Investigating the Tragedy of Air India Flight 171
Aviation Law Group PS (ALG) is closely monitoring the events from Ahmedabad, India, and has begun our own investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787, scheduled to fly from Ahmedabad Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport. Video footage...
Human Factors, Fatigue, and Inoperative Equipment: Investigating the San Diego Crash of N666DS
Initial reports and air traffic control data indicate that the weather reporting equipment (ASOS) at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport was inoperative at the time of the accident.
Where will the NTSB Look to Explain the Rise of Mishandled Landings at U.S. Airlines? Part 2 of 2
The flying public should expect that airline training programs are designed not only to train, but also to verify that pilots have the aptitude to handle a transport category aircraft long before they are released to fly the line. Additional simulator sessions may be required to focus on more rudimentary airmanship. Hard landings are not rare, but hard landings resulting in substantial damage to aircraft or serious bodily injury to passengers are not normal and are completely unacceptable.
Rudder Malfunction Suspected in Boca Raton Cessna 310R Crash: What the NTSB Preliminary Report Reveals
The situation that tragically took the lives of those onboard N8930N appears to have the hallmarks of an uncommanded rudder deflection. It is only based on the heroic efforts of the pilots that they were able to maintain flight for as long as they did in a desperate attempt to return to Runway 5 at Boca Raton Airport.
Where will the NTSB Look to Explain the Rise of Mishandled Landings at U.S. Airlines?
This incident is yet another in a series of incidents involving damage to airline aircraft while attempting to land.
Deadly Similarities: Overweight Aircraft and Icing Conditions in Recent Alaskan Caravan Accidents
After the Wright Air accident, the NTSB identified shortcomings in FAA regulations concerning weight and balance documentation for single-engine commuter operations under Part 135. The FAA has not taken action, and this regulatory gap persists today. As the Bering Air accident shows, these systemic issues are still unresolved by aviation authorities.
Why Passengers on Delta 4819 Should Seek Legal Review of Delta’s $30,000 Payment Offer
The $30,000 advance payment offer by Delta is a good start in the right direction, as long as passengers do not have to give up any of their rights for full and fair compensation in the future.
Specialized Legal Considerations for Delta Flight 4819 Passengers: International Treaties and Remedies
Unlike airline accidents that occur on domestic flights within the United States, such as the horrific events of American Airlines 5342 where Federal or State law will govern, international accidents can be governed by Treaty, specifically the Montreal Convention.
Aviation Law Group Attorneys Find Concerning Similarities Between Bering Air Cessna Caravan Accident and 2021 Caravan Accident Near Fairbanks
In 2021, a Cessna Caravan operating in Alaska encountered severe icing, spun towards the ground, and came within moments of crashing. That accident and the Bering Air accident have similarities that cannot be overlooked.