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Montreal Convention Likely To Apply To Dominican Republic Helidosa Aviation Gulfstream Accident
Obtaining proper jurisdiction can be critical to the value of the case, as different countries value human life differently. More specifically they have drastically different laws covering the types and amounts of recoverable damages, which laws may conflict with the Convention.
Tragedy Strikes: The Crash of Helidosa Aviation’s Gulfstream IV In Dominican Republic
On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, a Gulfstream IV SP jet aircraft crashed near the Las Americas Airport in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. The 6 passengers, 2 pilots, and 1 flight attendant, all died. The aircraft had taken off a short time before...
Southeast Aviation Crash Near Ketchikan Alaska: Another Avoidable Accident?
On August 5, 2021 a DeHavilland Beaver seaplane operated by Southeast Aviation out of Ketchikan, crashed in the mountains approximately 8 miles northeast of Ketchikan while on a Misty Fjords National Monument scenic flight.
The Rise and Fall of Civil Aviation in the Republic of China
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Alaska Helicopter Accident Reflects The Risks Of Heli-Ski Operations
The causes of heli-ski accidents are numerous, and many, if not most, are preventable. Helicopter performance criteria are reduced by the higher mountain altitude where the air is thinner and the heavy load of skiers and their ski gear.
ALG Monitoring Boeing 737 crash in Indonesia
“Heavy rain should not bring down an aircraft, and certainly not an aircraft at 10,000 feet.”
Two Pilots Die in Whidbey Island Crash
On November 11, 2020, a Cessna 177 RG, lost engine power and collided with trees near the runway at Whidbey Air Park (W10), in Langley, Washington. Tragically, all on board were killed in the collision.
Another Seaplane Accident
While a majority of seaplane activity occurs in the Northwest and Alaska, the rest of the country still experiences fatal seaplane accidents. That is just what occurred on October 4, 2020, in Queens New York. The Cessna 182 seaplane was moving fast and apparently...
Indian B738 Crashes Killing 18
Tragedy struck the Kozhikode as a B738 overran the runway over the weekend. Indian social media was quick to call the pilot a decorated hero who saved an aircraft with damaged gear and low fuel. However, as the investigation continues, it looks like none of the above...