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Sightseeing Flight Accident Lawyer

Our sightseeing aircraft accident attorneys are available to help people that are injured in or the families of those killed in sightseeing aircraft accidents. Sightseeing aircraft includes:

  • small planes (jet or prop planes)
  • helicopters
  • gliders and other non-motorized aircraft

Our sightseeing plane accident attorneys are very well versed in aviation law, personal injury and wrongful death law and have experience handling a number of plane crash accident claims. A lawsuit or legal settlement may be the appropriate option for an individual harmed in a sightseeing aircraft accident. To schedule a free case review, contact us today.

Sightseeing Plane Crash Lawyer

Sightseeing aircraft are often chartered; for example, tourists interested in seeing sights from the air can find many sightseeing aircraft companies at locations such as the Grand Canyon, the Hawaiian Islands, and Yosemite, Yellowstone, and other national parklands. Seeing the grandeur of nature from the air can be a thrilling experience of a lifetime.

Sightseers should be aware that small planes and helicopters need to adhere to the same strict safety guidelines as any major airline — especially those regarding the:

  • flight-worthiness of the plane or helicopter
  • experience and fitness of the pilot
  • safety of the airport or landing strip used for take-off and landing
  • weather, which is particularly important for such small aircraft (even jets)
  • safety record of the company offering the sightseeing tours

Sightseeing Flights

Sightseeing flights have provided millions of hours of enjoyment for tourists across the U.S. and around the world. There's nothing quite like seeing natural wonders like the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reefs in Australia, the glaciers in Alaska and the many treasured national parks the world has to offer. Sightseeing flights also provide a wonderful way to see historical landmarks such as battlefields and fantastic day- or nighttime skylines of exciting metropolises like New York from the air.

Sightseeing Flight Injuries

Unfortunately, injuries due to collisions, crashes and malfunctions of sightseeing aircraft do occur from time to time. Sightseeing flight accident injuries can be serious and can include disfiguring and painful burns, broken bones, crushing injuries, traumatic head injuries, spinal cord injuries and more.

Types of Aircraft Accidents and Injuries

In some sightseeing aircraft collisions and plane crashes, the pilot may be found negligent if he or she "pushed the envelope" or took a risk in order to enable his or her passengers to see a particular sight, despite weather conditions or other circumstances that should have prevented the risk-taking. The temptation for a pilot or sightseeing company to impress their customers can be strong.

Talk to a Sightseeing Aircraft Accident Attorney

If you or a family member experienced an injury due to a crash or collision in a sightseeing plane or other aircraft, it's in your best interest to speak with an attorney with experience in these specific types of plane crash claims. To schedule a free case review with a qualified sightseeing accident lawyer, please contact us today.

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Aviation Facts

  • Approximately 80 percent of all plane crashes occur shortly before or after takeoff or landing due to human error or mechanical failures.
  • According to an aviation accident survey of nearly 2,200 plane crashes from 1950 to 2004, the number one cause of aviation accidents is pilot error, which results in 45 percent of accidents. Undetermined causes: 33 percent. Mechanical failure: 13 percent.
  • In 2005, there were a total of 1,764 aviation accidents in the United States that resulted in 600 fatalities. Low-level maneuvering of an aircraft was the leading cause of fatal aviation accidents from 1998 to 2004.
  • In 2004, more than 70 percent of all plane crashes that ended in serious injury or fatality occurred during a personal flight. General aviation accidents occur more frequently than airline or business aviation accidents.
  • The most recent statistics on midair collisions has shown a steady decline. In 2004, there were 10 midair accidents resulting in 10 fatalities compared to 11 collisions in 2003 with 23 deaths.