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Are small planes actually safe?

If you are a typical New Yorker, commercial airline flights are a normal part of your life. If you work for one of the many companies that own a private jet or helicopter, you likely are well acquainted with corporate business flights, too. You may even have friends who own their own private plane or own one yourself. Has it ever occurred to you to wonder if these small planes are safe?

Pilot in deadly crash that killed 5 had fentanyl in system

Boarding a helicopter in New York or another part of the United States poses inevitable risks, but pilots who abuse substances before getting behind helicopter controls considerably amplify these risks. A recent Albuquerque, New Mexico, helicopter crash offered possible evidence of this, as an autopsy report that followed the fatal crash revealed the pilot had fentanyl in his system at the time the incident occurred.

Questions surround deadly Arizona small plane crash

A recent small plane crash in Arizona is raising questions about what exactly caused the plane to crash shortly after takeoff, leading to the deaths of all six people onboard. The National Transportation Safety Board is now conducting a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash with the hope that doing so will reveal additional details that can help prevent future, similar incidents.

How common is pilot drug abuse?

Anytime you board a flight in New York, whether getting on a small plane, a helicopter, a commercial airplane or something else entirely, you assume a certain level of risk. Mechanical failures, weather-related complications and pilot errors are always possibilities, but according to one study involving the use of certain drugs by pilots, pilot errors caused by drug abuse should also be valid concerns for flyers.

Eurocopter AS350 involved in deadly East River crash

Most New York residents are familiar with helicopters, but few recognize the potential dangers involved. Fortunately, there are sections of aviation accident law that provide a way of dealing with the unexpected and often disastrous results of a failed helicopter tour. 

Errors commonly made by pilots

If you live in New York and frequently travel by plane, you may have concerns about just how safe it is to travel via aircraft, given that small and commercial plane crashes frequently make headlines. Given how far aircraft construction has come in recent years, a rising number of plane crashes have ties to pilot errors, rather than mechanical failures, so it is important that you, as a passenger, learn to recognize common pilot mistakes. At Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, we understand that catastrophic injuries and even death can result when pilots make errors, and we have helped many aircraft passengers and their families seek recourse after crashes.

What are some tips for flying in the winter?

Weather always plays a role in the safety of a flight, but when it comes to small planes, it can be even more important. If you are a pilot of a small plane in New York, you may shy away from flying in the winter. However, you do not have to do that. You can fly safely as long as you are aware of some important points.

Are private planes more dangerous than commercial planes?

There are often reports in the New York news about small or private plane crashes. It seems they happen often. At the same time, commercial plane accidents do not seem to happen often. From this alone, you could easily surmise that small planes are more dangerous than commercial planes, and you would be correct. Looking deeper into it, though, reveals some concerning facts.

What makes small planes dangerous?

Small planes are notorious for being more dangerous than their larger commercial counterparts. In fact, you have probably heard many stories of famous people who have died in small plane crashes. So, why is it that small planes seem more dangerous than larger ones, and are they actually more dangerous? Should you fly in a small plane in New York or are you risking your life by getting on board?

Celebrities that have died in small plane crashes

Throughout the years, there have been many news stories in New York about celebrities that have died in small plane crashes. It is actually rather alarming at just how often it happens. There have been quite a few well-known people, often who were in the prime of their lives and careers, who have lost their lives this way. Here's a look at a few of them.

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