Helicopter crashes and Wisconsin helicopter accidents frequently involve wrongful death or serious injuries caused by negligence or reckless conduct. The firm has handled such cases and investigates helicopter accidents on behalf of those who have lost loved ones or been injured in order to prove the wrongful conduct involved and all related damages including medical bills, lost wages and disability. The firm then presents these claims to the person at fault or company or insurer representing them.
Recent helicopter accidents in Wisconsin have included the following:
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Event |
Location |
Make / Model |
Regist. |
Event |
| 4/13/2006 | Green Bay, WI | Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105LS A-3 | N202LF | Fatal(1) |
| 9/24/2005 | Drummond, WI | Robinson R44 | N9158U | Fatal(3) |
| 8/6/2004 | Prairie du Sac, WI | Eurocopter France EC130 B4 | N450CM | Fatal(2) |
| 5/8/2004 | Genesee Depot, WI | Robinson R22 Beta | N215WW | Nonfatal |
| 2/28/2004 | Burlington, WI | Robinson R44 | N7184G | Nonfatal |
| 11/3/2003 | Coleman, WI | Bell 206B | N3198C | Nonfatal |
| 6/27/2003 | Elk Mound, WI | Hiller UH-12E | N62417 | Nonfatal |
| 1/14/2003 | Oshkosh, WI | Robinson R22B | N530DB | Nonfatal |
| 1/5/2002 | East Troy, WI | Robinson R22 | N215WW | Nonfatal |
| 12/12/2001 | Waukesha, WI | Robinson R44 | N7007F | Fatal(1) |
| 9/26/2001 | East Troy, WI | Robinson R22 Beta | N214WW | Nonfatal |
| 7/26/2001 | Wheeler, WI | Bell 47G-2 | N986B | Fatal(1) |
Both the owners and operators of helicopters may be held responsible for such accidents. In addition, many helicopter cases involve the manufacturers as well as subcontractors involved in the manufacturing and testing of the helicopters.
What law governs a helicopter crash is decided by whether the helicopter accident involved a carrier, like a commercial commuter or passenger carrier or civilian accident. In a helicopter crash the rules that apply are similar to the "Rules of the Road" and legal negligence standards of ordinary and reasonable care. A pilot flying a helicopter must use reasonable care in flying it, a mechanic is to use reasonable care in fixing a helicopter, etc. Subject to statutory law or rules of agency, under which for example an employer is normally liable for negligent acts of employees, an owner of a helicopter involved in an accident or crash may be held legally liable for the negligence of a helicopter mechanic or pilot.
National Business Aviation Association
Helicopter Association International
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
International Council of Air Shows
NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
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