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Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla & Sloane, LLP
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Aviation News
Helicopter and Small Plane Collide over Hudson River
08/10/09
New York, NY
A small plane and a sight-seeing helicopter collided mid-air over the Hudson River, leaving nine dead. Divers have been searching the waters below for bodies of the victms and the wreckage of the aircrafts. For more information, visit: www.foxnews.com
Small Plane Crashes Near Longmont Airport
06/26/09
Longmont, CO
A man flying an ultralight experimental aircraft crashed into a guardrail on a street next to the Longmont Airport. The pilot's name was not released but he was able to walk away after the accident. The full story can be viewed at www.9news.com.
Air France Victims Receive $24,000 Advance from Airline
06/19/09
Paris, France
The families of the victims of Air France Flight 447 will receive $24,000 from the airline and are planning a memorial for the victims in the coming weeks. For further information, visit: www.msnbc.msn.com.
Pilot Negligence Caused Crash
06/03/09
Florida
The family of a Florida man killed in a 2008 plane crash has filed a lawsuit accusing the pilot of negligence. According to the lawsuit, David Castle should have aborted the flight from the Bahamas because of severe weather conditions in the area. The plane reportedly exploded in mid-air while traveling to Florida, according to witnesses. The lawsuit seeks damages from the pilot’s estate and Bell Aircraft Sales & Service. Susan Burgess, Treasure Coast Palm 06/01/2009
Debris Seen on Route Taken By Air France Airplane
06/02/09
Rio De Janeiro
Brazillian airplanes searching for the missing Air France jet have spotted an airplane seat cushion, metallic debris and signs of fuel over the Atlantic Ocean. All 228 passangers of the flight are feared dead. Visit: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31057560 for the full story.
Missing French Jet Hit Storms Over Atlantic
06/01/09
Rio De Janeiro
A missing Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio De Janeiro to Paris ran into lightning and thunderstorms over the Atlantic, officials said Monday. Brazil began a search off its northeastern coast. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31040692/from/ET/
Woman Paralyzed After Turbulance
05/26/09
Sylvia Tena got out of her seat to use the restroom on a flight from Houston to McAllen, Texan and ended up paralyzed. The plane suddenly dropped, sending Tena into the ceiling in the restroom, breaking her neck and back. Tena maintains that she was never warned to stay in her seat during the flight. For the full story, visit http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30938294/.
Scores Killed as Indonesian Plane Slams into Java
05/20/09
Magetan, Indonesia
An Indonesian military plane carrying more than 100 people crashed into houses and burst into flames, killing at least 98 people, the latest in a string of accidents plaguing the air force's fleet. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30834686/from/ET/
Medical Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Strike
05/18/09
Greeley, CO
A Med Evac Helicopter made an emergency landing at Centennial Airport this morning after a bird strike caused a grapefruit sized hold in the helicopter's windshield. No injuries were reported and the helicopter is currently being repaired.
www.9news.com
08/10/09
New York, NY
A small plane and a sight-seeing helicopter collided mid-air over the Hudson River, leaving nine dead. Divers have been searching the waters below for bodies of the victms and the wreckage of the aircrafts. For more information, visit: www.foxnews.com
Small Plane Crashes Near Longmont Airport
06/26/09
Longmont, CO
A man flying an ultralight experimental aircraft crashed into a guardrail on a street next to the Longmont Airport. The pilot's name was not released but he was able to walk away after the accident. The full story can be viewed at www.9news.com.
Air France Victims Receive $24,000 Advance from Airline
06/19/09
Paris, France
The families of the victims of Air France Flight 447 will receive $24,000 from the airline and are planning a memorial for the victims in the coming weeks. For further information, visit: www.msnbc.msn.com.
Pilot Negligence Caused Crash
06/03/09
Florida
The family of a Florida man killed in a 2008 plane crash has filed a lawsuit accusing the pilot of negligence. According to the lawsuit, David Castle should have aborted the flight from the Bahamas because of severe weather conditions in the area. The plane reportedly exploded in mid-air while traveling to Florida, according to witnesses. The lawsuit seeks damages from the pilot’s estate and Bell Aircraft Sales & Service. Susan Burgess, Treasure Coast Palm 06/01/2009
Debris Seen on Route Taken By Air France Airplane
06/02/09
Rio De Janeiro
Brazillian airplanes searching for the missing Air France jet have spotted an airplane seat cushion, metallic debris and signs of fuel over the Atlantic Ocean. All 228 passangers of the flight are feared dead. Visit: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31057560 for the full story.
Missing French Jet Hit Storms Over Atlantic
06/01/09
Rio De Janeiro
A missing Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio De Janeiro to Paris ran into lightning and thunderstorms over the Atlantic, officials said Monday. Brazil began a search off its northeastern coast. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31040692/from/ET/
Woman Paralyzed After Turbulance
05/26/09
Sylvia Tena got out of her seat to use the restroom on a flight from Houston to McAllen, Texan and ended up paralyzed. The plane suddenly dropped, sending Tena into the ceiling in the restroom, breaking her neck and back. Tena maintains that she was never warned to stay in her seat during the flight. For the full story, visit http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30938294/.
Scores Killed as Indonesian Plane Slams into Java
Changes Likley After Buffalo Crash
05/15/09
Washington, D.C.
Investigations into the crash that killed 50 people near Buffalo, NY will likley show additional holes in the safety plans for airlines and encourage changes to regulations and industry standards.
www.nytimes.com
NTSB Reports that Maintenance Led to Fire in 2007 Emergency Landing
05/14/09
St. Louis, MO
A 2007 emergency landing in St. Louis was caused by an engine fire as a result of faulty maintenance. The pilots failed to complete a checklist during the emergency, prolonging the fire. These findings are hoped to add pressure to airlines to improve maintenance procedures and standards. For the full story, see www.bloomberg.com.
Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla & Sloane, LLP
4601 DTC Boulevard Ste. 300
Denver, CO 80237
Office: 303-242-8823
Fax: 303-571-1806
Toll Free: 800-630-2366