New York Plane and Helicopter Crash Kills 9, 2 Bodies Still Missing
Seven bodies were recovered by divers from the Hudson River on Monday, August 10, 2009 after the wreckage of a plane and sightseeing helicopter was found. According to a report, nine people were tragically killed in the New York air disaster that took place over Manhattan on Saturday, August 8, 2009, with the body of an adult passenger and the small plane’s pilot still missing.
Those killed in this accident included members of a Pennsylvania family and an Italian tour group from the Bologna area. The single-engine Piper was discovered less than a quarter of a kilometer from the New Jersey side of the river in 15 meters of water. Reduced visibility forced divers to hold off the search Monday morning due to the river’s strong current and murky waters.
As the family members of those lost in this tragic and unexpected aviation accident grieve for their loved ones, we send them our warmest sympathies during this emotional and difficult time. Any accident involving an airplane or helicopter can bring a lot of shock to not only the families of those involved, but the community as a whole. No one should ever have to endure the loss of a family member or friend because of an aviation accident and it is indeed tragic when such cases force one to have to.
The chief of the National Transportation Safety Board said that the NTSB will examine policies of how the Hudson River governed the airspace during its investigation of the crash. The pilots of both aircraft are considered to have been experienced and are currently believed to not have had any notable health problems that would have caused the accident. The aircrafts’ structural integrity will also be examined in the investigation, which is expected to take months to finish. This aviation accident in NY has also brought to the forefront the already existing NTSB concern of federal safety oversight of helicopter tours and its lack in rigor in mandating and enforcing policies.
Several intricate state, federal, and international laws surround an aviation accident, which is even more complex when more than one aircraft is involved. In such serious events, those injured in an aviation accident, or families of those who have lost their lives, require the assistance of an experienced New York aviation accident lawyer to help with both a thorough investigation of the accident and well-thought-out means of attaining compensation for financial expenses associated with the accident and injuries suffered. At Wingate, Russotti, and Shapiro, LLP, our skilled plane accident attorneys will use our knowledge of aviation law and our personal injury experience to protect you and your family’s rights as you seek closure to move on with your lives after having to endure such a traumatic experience. Call us today for a free consultation.
