Arkansas Aviation Accidents
Aviation accident attorneys of The Hershewe Law Firm handle all legal matters involving airplane crashes, collisions and other accidents relating to aviation in Arkansas.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), commercial air travel is expected to double over the next 20 years and as the rate of air traffic increases airplane accidents will increase as well assuming the accident rate stays constant. They further indicate that air traffic is considered to be a safe means of transportation, but when accidents do occur they often result in fatalities.
Ultimately hurling through the air at high speeds in an aluminum tube is an inherently dangerous enterprise. Much of today’s operation of planes has been computerized thus increasing safety and reducing human error but still mistakes in judgment or simple human failings such as exhaustion or distraction can endanger those flying and those on the ground below. There are thousands of aviation accidents in the United States every year. Recent statistical reports by the National Safety Transportation Board show that there were 1,889 general aviation accidents in 2008 with more than 400 fatalities. This figure includes both personal aircraft and commercial airliners.
Human mistakes and mechanical difficulties are just two reasons that aviation accidents result. The FAA sets safety standards for pilot conduct, flight operations, and aircraft manufacture, but these guidelines are minimum safety standards. There are many different reasons a plane crash may occur. Other contributors to aircraft accident could be state regulated like condition of airport runways and functionality of air towers. There are thousands of planes aloft at any given moment all requiring monitoring and guidance to get from one airport to another
Some reasons for aviation accidents are:
- Pilot Error
- Mechanical Failure
- Substance abuse of pilots
- Weather
- Structural or design problems with an aircraft
- Air traffic controller negligence
- Maintenance or repair of the aircraft or component negligence
- Error in aircraft fueling
If you are involved in an aviation accident you need a law firm familiar with aviation law. The Hershewe Law Firm will protect your rights in the event of involvement in an aviation accident In Arkansas.
If you have questions about Arkansas aviation law you should contact our law firm for assistance toll-free at 1-877-382-9734, or complete our web form.
