Recent News
NTSB Report: Pilot tried to activate fire suppression system in BSO helicopter.
The fact that the fire suppression system did not activate could either point to a failure of the suppression system or a fire that simply could not be suppressed.
ALG Starts Investigation on Broward County Helicopter Crash
Based upon our office’s review of the footage and experience with turbine helicopters possible causes include a cracked combustion chamber, faulty fuel nozzle, or fuel or hydraulic line failure.
What Caused The Maritime Helicopters Crash On The North Slope Of Alaska on July 20, 2023?
The helicopter wreckage was found near Wainwright, Alaska, which is located approximately 50 miles south of Utqiaġvik on the North Slope. Utqiaġvik, formerly known as Barrow, is the northernmost city in the U.S.
Why the Titan Accident May Be Litigated In Washington State
The deaths will likely be governed by maritime law and the Death on the High Seas Act (46 U.S.C. §§ 30301-30308). It provides for an action in admiralty for the exclusive benefit of the “decedent’s spouse, parent, child, or dependent relative.” The act allows claims for the “pecuniary loss” suffered by each of these beneficiaries.
Aviation Law Group (ALG) expands practice to Florida
With Chris’s newest achievement, ALG attorneys are now licensed to practice in California, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and Florida.
The Tragic Twin Otter Aircraft Accident Off The California Coast: Something Terrible Went Wrong
They Had Enough Fuel, But Could Not Get It To The Engines
HA35 Flight Crew Told Passengers It Was OK To Get Out Of Seats Right Before Turbulence
Many of the passengers report that right before the turbulence hit, the airline crew announced that they were approaching Honolulu and that it was OK to use the bathroom and get up to put away items in the overhead baggage storage.
ALG Attorney Hedrick Gives Talk At Paris International Aviation Law Conference
Robert was part of an international panel of aviation attorneys speaking on settlement and mediation issues in aircraft accident cases.
Three killed in Learjet accident off the California coast
Phoenix Air Group stated that the ill-fated Learjet was part of a two-plane operation involved in a Navy training exercise operating within a military-restricted area.