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Winter Flying Accident occurs near Mount Airy, North Carolina
February 1, 2008
The deaths of six people in the crash of a King Air C90 today near Mount Airy, North Carolina, are a tragic reminder of the challenges of winter flying.
"Aviation accidents are typically the result of multiple contributing factors, but at this time of year pilots have to stay on top of the environmental conditions. Today's tragic crash is a reminder that cold temperatures, low cloud ceilings, snow, sleet and ice present unique challenges and potential dangers. Moreover, fog and the resulting deterioration of visibility is a critical consideration on any approach," according to former King Air pilot and lawyer Brian Alexander.
"It is far too early to determine what happened today but you can be sure that the NTSB investigators will be examining the weather conditions. In addition, they will check the flight controls to determine continuity and examine the power plant and aircraft instruments to ensure they were in working order at the time of the crash," said attorney pilot Dan Rose.
Mr. Alexander and Mr. Rose are available to answer questions about the NTSB investigation and important air safety issues relating to the King Air and flying in winter weather conditions. Please contact us for more information or to arrange an interview.
About Kreindler & Kreindler LLP
Founded in 1950, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP is nationally recognized as the first and most prominent aviation law firm in the nation. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, the firm has been the leading plaintiff legal counsel on hundreds of aviation cases, including major ones such as the September 11 terrorist attacks, Pan Am Lockerbie Flight 103, Korean Airlines Flight 007, TWA Flight 800 and American Airlines Flight 587, and many cases of small private and commercial crashes. The leading legal textbook in the aviation field, "Aviation Accident Law," was authored by members of the firm.
Brian J. Alexander is a Kreindler law partner who has represented thousands of victims of commercial and general aviation disasters, and litigated accidents involving single-engine, multi-engine, helicopter, corporate jet and military equipment for more than 12 years. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy who served as a helicopter and fixed wing pilot from 1985-1990. Mr. Alexander was graduated from the Army Aviation Accident Investigation Course, accruing thousands of hours in a variety of rotary and fixed wing aircraft, including the Beech King Air.
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Daniel O. Rose is a Kreindler law partner specializing in litigating airline, general aviation and military crash cases, as well as other complex products liability and negligence cases. Mr. Rose served in the United States Navy as a carrier-based attack pilot, including service in Operation Desert Shield. He is a multi-engine commercial and instrument rated pilot.
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