SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – Shortly after taking off from Santa Monica Airport, a single-engine airplane crashed killing two people on board. The plane left the ground but was experiencing problems and tried to return to the airport. However, the two-seater plane slammed to the ground and burst into flames at the west end of the airfield.
The identities of the victims are still unknown at this time. The plane was a Marchetti SF-260 and was registered to Malibu-based Wingspan Inc.
Plane accidents are often found to occur as the result of pilot error or faulty mechanical equipment. In either circumstance, a civil action may lie against the responsible parties. The attorneys at Berman & Riedel, LLP understand the critical importance of conducting a prompt and thorough forensic investigation to determine the real facts surrounding the cause of any aviation related accident. Such investigation, best when completed as close in time to the accident as possible, can yield incredible evidence which can help to shape an entire legal case. The attorneys at Berman & Riedel, LLP work with prominent aviation accident reconstruction experts and investigators to research and recreate how an accident occurred and what caused such accidents. Such forensic-legal investigation and analysis is important to help to build a successful case to help the injured client and/or the surviving family of those killed in aviation related accident prove their claims in any civil action.
If you or a loved one suffers an injury or loss involving an aviation accident or other serious catastrophic incident, feel free to contact an attorney at Berman & Riedel, LLP. Berman & Riedel, LLP, is a California based plaintiffs’ civil litigation firm which focuses its practice in handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters including aviation related claims, commercial trucking claims, serious auto accident and motorcycle accidents and other vehicle related accidents. The firm can be contacted by calling (858) 350-8855.
This feature was written by Harlan J. Zaback. Mr. Zaback is a Law Clerk/Clinical Student Intern with the firm Berman & Riedel, LLP, a personal injury firm that focuses its practice in handling catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters throughout the State of California, including matters arising from aviation accidents. Mr. Zaback is currently in his final year at California Western School of Law and is expected to graduate and receive his J.D. in May of 2009.
