Aviation Accidents

If you’ve lived in Florida long enough, you may have watched a shuttle launch. Famously, of course,
NASA conducts many of its operations-including launches-in Florida. Our state’s geographic location,
near sea level and closer to the equator, makes it the ideal place to launch shuttles.

Florida’s location is advantageous for other kinds of aviation as well. Aside from the occasional hurricane,
the weather here is more predictable than in many states, and the flat land allows for easier takeoffs
and landings. For these reasons, aviation is one of the bigger contributors to Florida’s economy. But
along with the ground-breaking research and commerce aviation brings to our state, aviation also carries
risks.

Aviation accidents are rare, compared with most other forms of transportation. Around the country, there
are thousands of passenger and freight flights every day. When aviation accidents do occur, however,
they can be disastrous. Many aviation accidents are small single-engine planes piloted by amateurs.
You may have seen stories in the news about single-engine planes crashing into fields or houses.

Larger aviation accidents do occur, however. The deadliest aviation accident in Florida occurred in
1996. ValuJet Flight 592 crashed into the Everglades en route to Atlanta from Miami, killing all 110
passengers and crew on board. Other accidents in Florida have been less severe, largely involving problems
on takeoff like engine failure.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been injured in an aviation accident, and if you think someone may be liable,
an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer can help. The Clearwater personal injury lawyers of Tragos
& Sartes, P.L., have the experience and knowledge to help you.
Contact us today at 727-441-9030.