Author name: Emery Ledger

Key Takeaways Small plane crashes are far more common than commercial aircraft crashes. General aviation records a fatal accident rate roughly 100 times higher per 100,000 flight hours than scheduled commercial flights. In 2022, 358 people died in general aviation crashes, while U.S. scheduled commercial airlines recorded virtually zero onboard fatalities. In 2023, general aviation

The moments after a plane or helicopter crash are terrifying. Your priorities are simple: get to safety, call 911, and seek medical attention – even if you think you’re fine. Everything else, from documenting the scene to contacting an attorney, builds on those three steps. This guide walks you through exactly what to do, hour

Key Takeaways Plane crash liability determines who pays for the losses caused by aviation accidents, from wrongful death claims to medical bills and emotional distress. Here is what you need to know before reading further: In most aviation accidents, multiple parties can be held liable at once: airlines, pilots, aircraft manufacturers, maintenance providers, air traffic