Aviation Accidents

Spokane, Washington

Aviation crashes, whether they are small private planes, commercial jets, or helicopters almost always end in destruction and death. One of the most difficult things that the victims’ families are faced with is trying to figure out what actually happened to cause the plane to crash.

Aviation accidents happen for a number of reasons, including:

  • Pilot error
  • Inclement weather
  • Contaminated fuel
  • Equipment malfunction
  • Defective parts
  • Improper maintenance
  • Design flaws
  • Air controller negligence

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the agency in charge of investigating aviation accidents. During an investigation, the NTSB will look into all aspects of the plane crash, including the operators, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, etc.

While commercial airline accidents are the ones that usually make the headlines, in actuality, most aviation accidents involve privately owned and operated airplanes.

Complex Cases

Aviation lawsuits can be complicated and often involve more than one party. In the aftermath of an aviation accident, the experienced lawyers at Gregory & Swapp PLLC will work quickly to interview witnesses, collect radar information, evaluate wreckage evidence and look into liability issues.

It is imperative to start this process as soon as possible after the plane accident, in order to preserve crucial evidence and speak to witnesses while details are still fresh in their minds.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident in or around Spokane, Washington, please contact the experienced attorneys at Gregory & Swapp today. One call, that’s all.

1-800-404-9000
Gregory & Swapp, PLLC
One Call That’s All
505 West Riverside, Suite 400
Spokane, WA 99201