Aviation accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter discusses plane crashes that occur during rescue or disaster response missions.
Effectively dealing with particular types of major disasters can require the assistance of aircraft. Such was the case of a recent wildfire in Yosemite National Park where a fleet of air tankers were needed to contain the blaze, which had grown to more than 200 acres overnight. More than 60 homes were evacuated in the area due to the fire. The air tankers were grounded during the operation following a serious airplane crash involving one of the responding planes.
Source: AP Report “California grounds air tankers after deadly crash”
“SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s fleet of air tankers was temporarily grounded Wednesday after one of the planes crashed while battling a wildfire in Yosemite National Park, killing the pilot.”
To read further, visit http://www.cbs8.com/story/26730582/air-tanker-crashes-while-fighting-california-fire.
The crash resulted in the death of the plane’s pilot.
Source: CBS Sacramento Report “Pilot Dies In Plane Crash At Yosemite National Park During Fight Against Dog Rock Fire”
“Cal Fire has confirmed the pilot in Tuesday’s crash has died. The pilot’s identity has been withheld, pending notification of the family.”
To read further, visit http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2014/10/07/dog-rock-fire-forces-evacuations-road-closures-at-yosemite-national-park/.
According to aviation accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter, whose law firm has handled a number of plane crash cases, many questions arise when a pilot or plane passenger is killed during an operation such as this one, in which respondents were attempting to prevent harm to others and minimize destruction. How such a thing could occur usually tops the list. For family members of loved ones who are killed during these types of accidents, questions about liability will also typically at some point come into play due to financial and other damages they are left with. Depending on the circumstances of the crash, surviving family members may be able to file civil actions to recover certain damages for economic as well as noneconomic losses.
For those who have questions about their legal options following a plane crash that resulted in the death of a loved one, the New York based Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm PLLC can provide assistance. Individuals can receive a free case review for a specific aviation accident case by contacting the law firm today.
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