Airplane Crashes

Airplane crashes are often fatal because of the high speeds involved and the enormous mass of the planes themselves. Although some airplane accidents are unavoidable, far too many fatal crashes are caused by avoidable human error. Because of the inherent dangers, it is critical that everyone involved do everything they can to be as safe as possible.

Pilot error. Pilots are paid to protect the lives of the people on board and to get them to their destination safely. They must be awake, alert, trained, and sober when they fly. Their mistakes are the most common form of error that causes plane accidents.

Bad design/faulty equipment. Because the physics involved in flying are extremely precise, it is important that the design of the planes is as good as it can be. The equipment must also be inspected regularly so that the mechanical instruments can be as reliable as possible to minimize the risk of malfunction.

Tower error. Air traffic controllers have the very important task of making sure that the planes do not come too close or hit each other. Pilots rely heavily on them for air traffic reports, directions on where and when to land, and weather updates.

Passenger awareness. It is also important for passengers to be calm and obey the stated guidelines for passenger behavior, as this helps everyone on the plane else do their jobs more effectively.

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If you have been injured in an airplane accident, or a loved one has died as a result of a plane crash, contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of the Law Office of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. by calling 727-441-9030.