Topic
Pilot Error
15 published works
Aviation Law Monitor
NTSB Probable Cause Findings and Pilot Error
By Mike Danko
According to the NTSB, most aviation accidents are caused by pilot error. But aviation lawyers know that as many as half the cases that the NSTB says were the result of…
Aviation Law Monitor
Cessna 310 (Tesla) Crash at East Palo Alto: NTSB Probable Cause Investigation
By Mike Danko
The initial investigation was conducted by local law enforcement in conjunction with the FAA. Now the National Transportation Safety Board will take over. The NTSB’s job will be to examine…
Aviation Law Monitor
Pilatus Crash at Butte Montana and Occam’s Razor
By Mike Danko
The pilot's original destination was Bozeman, Montana. But the pilot amended his flight plan and diverted to Butte. The pilot did not tell air traffic control why he was diverting. About 25…
Aviation Law Monitor
Is Lidle Suit against Cirrus Frivolous?
By Mike Danko
Cory Lidle's wife and Tyler Stanger's family are suing Cirrus Design, alleging that a problem with the plane's flight controls caused Lidle and Stanger's plane to crash into a Manhattan…
TortsProf Blog
Barker Files Suit in Airplane Crash
Rocker Travis Barker is blaming pilot error and faulty equipment for the September crash in which he was severely injured and four others were killed. The suit focuses on the…