Dependence on Automated Controls Compromising Air Safety

February 28th, 2014 | Aviation articles

One of today’s greatest threats to the safety of airplane passengers is pilot error. The Federal Aviation Administration reports that in 60 percent of airplane accidents, a pilot’s mistake was to blame. More specifically, air crews made mistakes in the use of inflight automation systems. Numerous federal organizations have long stated that pilots and their… Read More

Commercial Airline Accident Leaves Several Passengers and Crew Injured

February 21st, 2014 | Aviation accident

Laws and regulations are in place to ensure the safety of passengers who are traveling aboard commercial airliners; however, sometimes accidents still happen that result in people being injured. Take for instance the case of a Commercial Airline Accident that occurred in Montana earlier this week. According to a story from KTVQ News, the incident… Read More

Alaska Agencies Come Under Fire For Dangerous Flight Policies

February 14th, 2014 | Aviation accident

With several recent aviation crashes in Alaska being attributed to preventable errors, the state is coming under heavy scrutiny for pilots hired by state agencies flying during poor conditions. Officials are hoping the pressure will prompt the state to change some of its policies. Last year, a pilot and an Alaska State Trooper were killed… Read More

Corporate Aviation Accident Numbers Down, But Crash Severity Continues to Increase

February 7th, 2014 | Aviation articles

While the number of Corporate Aviation Accidents that occurred last year may be lower than the previous year, data seems to indicate the crashes that did occur were much more devastating. This conclusion can be drawn from the fact that while the total number of crashes decreased; the number of fatalities that were recorded went… Read More

Top 5 Causes of Aviation Accidents in The United States Today

December 20th, 2013 | Aviation accident

December 20, 2013 While there are a plethora of causes to the aviation accidents that occur in the United States, five seem to prevail as the most commonly seen contributing factors in airplane crashes today. The Aviation Accident Attorneys with Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy explain they are: Pilot Errors– Studies have shown these mistakes… Read More