New Jersey Personal Injury Blog
Single-Engine Plane Crash Investigation at Greenwood Lake Airport
According to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) spokesman, the exact cause of a single-engine plane accident that recently occurred at Greenwood Lake Airport in West Milford, New Jersey is still under investigation. A NorthJersey.com article reports that the small plane’s pilot, a 49-year-old man, broke both of his legs and a 51-year-old passenger sustained injuries to his face. Both men were transported to Morristown Memorial hospital after the plane crashed at approximately 10:10 a.m.
It may take months to determine what caused the plane to crash at the public-use airport owned by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Authorities are expected to examine what took place when the plane was coming down and why the accident occurred. In saying that it is too soon to know the cause of the crash, the NTSB spokesman said that the agency may release a “preliminary report” evaluating some potential causes. At the time of the article’s release, a spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that an update on the cause of the plane crash was not available and that the FAA is taking part in the investigation being led by the NTSB.
While the cause of this small plane crash has yet to be determined, aviation accidents involving commercial jetliners, ambulance helicopters, charter planes, government planes, small planes, private planes, and other aircraft may be caused by poor aircraft maintenance, defective plane equipment, air traffic controller error, pilot error, crew fatigue or intoxication, and factors related to weather conditions.
As this particular plane crash demonstrates, those fortunate enough to survive an aviation disaster may suffer serious injury. If an investigation determines that there was negligence or defects in the design or manufacture of the aircraft that contributed to an accident, injured individuals and/or their family members may seek compensation for unpaid medical bills, physical pain, suffering, disability, disfigurement and loss of enjoyment of life, lost wages, and, in some cases, wrongful death damages.. The New Jersey plane crash lawyers at Blume Goldfaden have significant experience successfully handling aviation negligence cases. Call us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation and evaluation of your potential aviation accident claim.
Small Plane Crash near Essex County Airport Kills Doctor, Two Relatives
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a small plane crash that killed three people near the Essex County Airport on Monday, July 5. A news report in The Star-Ledger, reported that the pilot was a well known rheumatologist in New York who was attempting to land the plane when she pulled up and crashed into a grassy field near the airport. The two passengers were relatives of the doctor. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) say that it could be months before the cause of the crash is determined, as the plane was not equipped with a flight recorder, also known as a “black box” (now commonly found in cars and trucks as well).
The Cirrus SR22 single-engine plane took off from Plattsburgh, New York, a small city on the edge of Lake Champlain near Canada’s border. Investigators stated that the extent of injuries and damage could have been much worse had it not been for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, resulting in fewer workers to be in the vicinity of the crash.
Air travel has long been considered one of the safest modes of travel in the United States. However, negligent and careless operation of a plane (contrary to safety laws and regulations), poor plane design and maintenance, and/or mechanical failures can all lead to aviation accidents; resulting in catastrophic injury or death. These aviation regulations apply, in varying degrees, to small charter planes, helicopters and other aircraft, as well as to commercial jet liners.
If a plane crash occurs due to negligence, surviving victims or family members of deceased victims may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, damages and losses.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an aviation accident, contact an experienced New Jersey aviation accident attorney at Blume Goldfaden to help you understand your rights. We have the resources and experience required to comprehensively evaluate your potential claim in this complex field of litigation. Call us at (973) 635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.