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Northern Thunderbird Air Sued for 2011 Crash
Here’s a case that did not rush to court. Six passengers of the October 2011 crash listed below have filed suit against Northern Thunderbird Air. The pilot and co-pilot, Luc Fortin and Matt Robic died shortly after the crash. Seven passengers were rescued six of whom are listed in the suit. Prior to takeoff,... »
London Helicopter Hits Crane, 2 fatalities, 9 Injured
On Wednesday January 16, 2013, a helicopter crashed into a crane and fell to a London street just south of the River Thames near the Underground and mainline train station at Vauxhall, killing two and injuring nine. London Ambulance said only one of the people they took to the hospital had critical injuries. The... »
Agricultural Embraer Crashes in Brazil
On January 5, 2013, a privately owned Embraer EMB Ipanema with only the pilot aboard was making an agricultural pass and spraying crops in Lucas do Rio Verde MT Brazil. While cropdusting, the plane collided with a highway sign and the pilot lost control. Engine problems may have also been involved. THe pilot’s plane... »
Nashua Couple’s Plane Crashes Hooksett Highway
What: Herman Hassinger Architects Beechcraft A36 Bonanza en route from Nashua to Laconia Where: Hooksett, New Hampshire When: Oct 25, 2012 1:30 pm Who: 2 aboard, 2 fatalities Why: According to reports, the single-engine Beechcraft hit a light pole alongside I-93 northbound. The two aboard, Husband and wife Herman and Doris Hassinger, were on... »
Association of Flight Attendants Authorizes Strike
If negotiations don’t reach an agreement, 94 percent of Compass Flight Attendants have authorized a strike. Flight attendants want a living wage, and will use CHAOS theory to get it. According to media reports, Compass Flight Attendants earn between $14,000 and $19,000 a year. However Glass Door puts that figure at $30-$37,000, and $15-$19... »
Lufthansa Flight Attendant Union Strike Cancels 1200 flights
For the third time this week, Lufthansa flight attendants walked off the job. The strike by Unabhaengige Flugbegleiter Organisation, (UFO) has led to passengers being stranded at airports (1500 in Frankfurt and Munich alone) and the cancellation of all but (possibly) 600 flights. Many of the passengers have been booked on other airlines. Lufthansa... »
Widow Awarded $10 Million for Wrongful Death in Chopper Crash
The widow of John Goble was awarded $10 Million for wrongful death after the chopper he was in was flown between two electrical towers, striking the power lines. The vintage 1951 military helicopter was en route to an aircraft and classic car show in Riverside, CA. The crash occurred on Nov 7, 2009, over... »
Spirit Airlines On Strike
After contract talks failed and pilots turned down an over 30 percent increase a, Spirit Airlines has gone on strike. Pilots are seeking pay equal to JetBlue Airways Corp., AirTran Holdings Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. Saturday flights are cancelled. »
Air India Gag Order Causes Strike
Ground crew and engineers of Air Corporation Employees union are on strike over the gag order issued by Air India, leading to over 40 cancelled flights. The Union had sent 75 members to assist with the critical Mangalore crash. Air India responded to the crash with a gag order to the staff over a... »
