Many people have deep-seated fears of flying. Some people even refuse to set foot on a jet plane, choosing instead to drive very long distances if they have to be somewhere. The ironic thing about avoiding flying in a large plane is that statistically you are much more likely to die in a car accident, especially if you travel long distances in short periods of time like when you travel. The only time fear of flying is really rational is when flying small planes.
While it is highly unlikely that you will have an accident while traveling on a large plane, if you frequently travel on small planes, the chance of serious injury or death is relatively great. Because operating a small aircraft is inherently dangerous, only the most astute pilots should do it. The slightest error on the part of a pilot can cause a fatal accident. The most common cause of airplane accidents is pilot error, and a pilot who engages in negligent behavior that results in a plane crash can be sued in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit if a passenger is injured, or if, in the event of a plane-to-plane collision, anyone on the opposing plane is injured or killed.
Why do plane crashes happen?
The most common reasons that plane crashes result in serious injury or death include:
– Pilot Error: This includes poor decision making by the pilot when it comes to things like bad weather, landing, or checking air traffic.
– Defective equipment: It is up to the aircraft owner to ensure that the equipment on the aircraft is in good condition before removing it.
– Violations of FAA regulations: These regulations exist to keep everyone safe in the air and on the ground and must be closely followed.
– Design or structural issues: This is often a problem with aircraft owners who choose to fix their own planes or build their own planes rather than hire a professional.
– Air traffic controller error
– Negligence of the third party carrier
– Negligence of maintenance or repair
– Refueling error
