Helicopter Accidents
Helicopter accidents are one of the most dangerous kinds of aviation accidents, occurring at a more frequent rate than airplane disasters. Helicopters crash ninety times more frequently than airplanes. Although most helicopter accidents do not result in fatalities, there are times when helicopter accidents have deadly consequences.
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Helicopters are a very convenient way to travel in areas where
ground transportation is troublesome. There are many ways
the convenience of helicopters work toward our advantage. Many hospitals
use helicopters to transport victims of critical injuries in a quick and
timely fashion. Another popular way helicopters are employed involve sight
tours. Many sight tours in major cities and tourist areas are given by
helicopters because they can maneuver better than any other kind of aircraft
in low altitudes.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported
in their preliminary 2002 statistics that approximately 1,700
accidents involving helicopters resulted in over 570 fatalities. The report
also sites 1,800 civil aviation accidents, of which 609 were fatalities.
There are as many ways helicopter accidents can occur as there are causes
for these kinds of accidents. Several of the most frequent causes include:
- Engine Failure
- Pilot Negligence & Error
- Helicopter Design Problems
- Problematic Weather
- Air Traffic
- Aircraft Violations
Aviation accidents can be traumatic and stressful, but dealing
with a good aviation accident lawyer who has experience with this particular
area of law can help reduce the negative impact of the accident on your
life and the lives of your family members.
If you or anyone you know has lost a loved one or experienced
substantial financial losses due to a helicopter accident, please contact
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Facts About Helicopter Accident