Alaska Airplane Accidents

Alaska Airplane Accidents – For many Alaskans, flying to larger cities for errands is as common as taxis and buses are to urban dwellers. This exposes Alaskans to a litany of hazards including treacherous mountain passes and volatile weather.

Compared to automobile accidents, aviation accidents pose a heightened risk of serious injury or death when they occur. Aviation accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Common causes range from pilot error, to airline negligence, equipment malfunction, and/or unexpected weather conditions.

Common Causes

Many aviation accidents occur due to the following:

• Pilot Negligence
• Dispatch Errors
• Bad Weather
• Poor Runway Maintenance

Also among the primary factors in Alaska airplane accidents, are weather conditions and complex terrain. Unfortunately, these factors cause small airplane crashes to occur at a higher frequency in the state of Alaska. Additionally, pilot error and inadequate training for an emergency situation lead to aviation accident injuries and fatalities. Aircraft accidents often occur in poorly maintained aircraft. These common causes, if any, can help determine who is responsible for the accident. In these cases, the airline company, the plane manufacturer, or service and maintenance company may be liable for injuries sustained in an Alaska airplane accident.

Pilot Negligence

Dispatch Errors

Bad Weather

After An Aviation Accident

Immediately after an aviation accident occurs: the cause of the accident must be determined. Most importantly, investigators thoroughly inspect technical engineering, mechanical inspections, and precise measurements. For this reason, investigators collect a great deal of forensic evidence and examine it to pinpoint the true cause of an aviation accident. 

Hiring An Alaska Personal Injury Attorney

When you or someone you know has been in an aviation accident, you need an experienced Alaska  airplane accident injury lawyer. Your attorney must be be familiar with aviation procedures and safety regulations to effectively evaluate and pursue claims against responsible parties. A good personal injury attorney will help you get the compensation that you deserve. The FAA has regulations that airline pilots must follow when flying their planes in Alaska. Consequently, your aviation accident attorney must be familiar with Alaska aviation regulations to assess whether these rules were followed. If you or someone you know has been in an aircraft accident in Alaska, contact an injury lawyer to discuss your claim.

 Johnson Law has been helping Alaskans for nearly 30 years. It’s who we are. Call Johnson Law at  (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your Alaska airplane accident injury case. We are here to serve you.

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Sources: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): Alaska; and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Alaska Region

Image Source: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: Alaska