Aviation Law Blog

Official Report: Fatigued Air Canada Pilot Thought Planet Was an Airplane

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 by John A. Greaves

An official report has been released by the Transportation
Safety Board of Canada (TSB) detailing the events surrounding a January 2011
midair incident, in which a fatigued Air Canada pilot forced his aircraft to
rapidly descend towards the Atlantic Ocean after mistaking the planet Venus for
an oncoming plane.

The incident occurred on an overnight flight from Toronto,
Canada to Zurich, Switzerland. In total, 14 passengers and... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

Robinson Helicopters Allowed to Fly Despite Fire Risk

Friday, April 13, 2012 by A. Ilyas Akbari

Australian authorities will continue to allow Robinson R44 helicopters to fly despite issuing a safety warning to fix a potentially deadly fire risk found in the chopper's fuel tank.... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

FAA Proposes $1.1 Million Fine Against Aviation Technical Services

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 by Paul J. Hedlund

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants Aviation
Technical Services to pay a $1.1 million fine for improper repairs to 44 Boeing
737 aircraft in the Southwest Airlines fleet.

According to an announcement by the FAA on September 12, 2011,
Washington-based Aviation Technical Services (ATS) did not repair fuselage
cracks properly when the agency mandated... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

How to Find an Aviation Accident Law Firm

Thursday, May 12, 2011 by Conrad S.P. (Duke) Williams

A good Houma aviation accident lawyer needs to know more about the aircraft and aviation laws. He or she should also be experienced in personal injury and wrongful death law. An aviation attorney should have the knowledge and experience to recreate the accident for a jury, and he or she should be able to explain to the jury members the extent of the harm suffered by those involved.... Read More

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Aviation disaster attorney says there is no justification for Reagan National Airport safety lapse

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Paul J. Hedlund

An investigation has been launched after the control tower at Reagan Washington National Airport failed to respond to pilot requests on Wednesday. The incident forced two airliners carrying a total of 165 people to land without clearance. Reports have now surfaced that the air traffic controller fell asleep on the job, causing American Airlines Flight 1012 and... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

Twin Engine Plane Crashes at Long Beach Airport--Five Confirmed Dead

Wednesday, March 16, 2011 by Michael P. Ehline

Gragor stated the twin engine plane, had the capacity to carry up to thirteen people and according to witnesses a large fireball was seen after the impact.... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

Have You Or A Loved One Been Injured (Or Killed) In, On Or Around An Airplane?

Sunday, March 6, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

Have you suffered any form of short/long-term negligent airplane accident while traveling via airplane?... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

Airplane Accident Attorney Discusses Aviation Accidents

Saturday, February 5, 2011 by Emery B. Ledger

If you have suffered a personal injury of any type, seek the advice and counsel of an experienced airplane accident attorney or lawyer as soon as possible to determine what legal options you may have. For a free and detailed evaluation with an plane accident lawyer at Ledger & Associates, please call 1-800-300-0001 or visit the firm’s website for more information at www.ledgerlaw.com.... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

Helicopter Accident Attorney Discusses Common Accident Causes

Friday, July 9, 2010 by Emery B. Ledger

If you would like a free and detailed evaluation of your particular California helicopter accident case, please contact California helicopter accident lawyer Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates at 1-800-300-0001 or visit him online at www.ledgerlaw.com.... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

West Texas Plane Crash

Thursday, July 8, 2010 by William Muhr

Brought to You by The Texas Plane Crash Attorneys at the William Muhr Law Firm Five people died when an air ambulance crashed in west Texas shortly after midnight Sunday, July 4th.... Read More

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Topic: Aviation Law

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