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$25 million lawsuit filed in Reno air race crash
The family of a Texas man killed when a racing aircraft crashed into spectators in the National Championship Air Races in Reno filed a $25 million lawsuit Tuesday against the pilot's family, a mechanic on the World War II-era aircraft and the Nevada organization that hosted the event. The lawsuit filed in Collin County, Texas, is believed to be the first stemming from the Sept. 16 crash of pilot Jimmy Leeward's P-51D Mustang during air races at Reno-Stead Airport. Eleven people died,… (today.msnbc.msn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Maybe we need to start have people signing waivers!! As a skydiver, you accept the risk of serious injury or death. Sign here or go home.
"The attorney said he wanted to hold "two groups of wrongdoers" accountable: "Those who pushed the limits of physics on the plane, being risk takers and reckless without regard for the people who might be watching them, and those who promoted and profited from hosting the show."
The aircraft was specifically designed for every maneuver it is required to perform at the race/exhibition. I really wish we would make it illegal to posthumously prosecute the pilot in the absence of evidence to suggest the accident was intentional.
The aircraft was specifically designed for every maneuver it is required to perform at the race/exhibition. I really wish we would make it illegal to posthumously prosecute the pilot in the absence of evidence to suggest the accident was intentional.
Isn't it now the way of the public to hang everything on pilot error. There has already been some talk of that in the Hendick crash at Key West. How in the hell do you know something is broke until you start to use it? You have to assume everthing is normal and operating as it is supposed to. It is how you react to an upset that determines if you are a pilot or button pusher. IMHO
yes and no
It is always sad to see people put a price tag on a persons life......really sorry this happened and feel bad for everyone envolved especially the kids but everyone knew the possible risk involved with going to an airshow
Post from James,bring it on,American way Get over it, as a Vietnam Naval Aviator, nothing is free for the asking I feel for this family and their loss AS WELL as all the others.To may people want something for free, this was Not an intentional act or do you not know the facts. I know very well the dangers of avation from my carrier opertions as well as most of the others at the event.Accidents happen is all aspects of life The pilots family also needs everyones thoughts as well as yours,they have a loss also.Best of all to all involved ia any aspect of this tragedy Lets all help keep avation history and sporting alive