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Work-related aircraft crashes are the leading cause of occupational fatality in Alaska
With civilian pilots having the highest fatality rate (410/100,000/year). Between 1990 and 1998, aviation accidents in Alaska caused 100 occupational pilot deaths. Most fatalities resulted from Controlled Flight Into Terrain - (CFIT) poor visibility & pilot error were big factors.
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negligence, and air traffic control errors that may lead to debilitating
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Accidents Involving Passenger Fatalities U. S. Commuter Planes in Rhode Island
Location
PROVIDENCE
AccidentDate
2/21/1982
Operator(DBA)
PILGRIMAIRLINES
AircraftType
DEHAVILLANDDHC-6
FatalPassengers
1
PassengersSurvey
9
Location
WESTERLY
AccidentDate
9/5/1999
Operator(DBA)
NEWENGLANDAIRLINES
AircraftType
CESSNA207
FatalPassengers
2
PassengersSurvey
2
Source: National Transportation Safety Board
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets safety standards
for pilot conduct, flight operations, and aircraft manufacture,
but these guidelines are minimum safety standards that are not always
enforced well enough to prevent airplane accidents. Expert Rhode Island
Aviation Lawyers who work with aviation cases will help inform you about
all your legal options.
Rhode Island Verdicts and Settlements
Rhode Island man awarded $3,170,000 in U-Haul truck accident
(6/23/1998)
Truck accident - Joseph J. Fratus was hit by a U-Haul truck while directing traffic on June 5, 1885 rending him a paraplegic. Jury verdict for plaintiff for $3,170,000.00.
97-1876
In 1926, the US Air Commerce Act provided for the certification and registration of aircraft employed in interstate
or foreign commerce. The ACA was a measure to ensure a high standard
of quality among aviation professionals.
Report: U.S. Aviation System Still Vulnerable
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 11:24, 3/14/2005
A new confidential government report says that despite a large investment in security, the American aviation system still remains vulnerable to terrorists. Source: National Public Radio
Definition:
The wing will ordinarily stall at a lower angle of attack, and thus a higher airspeed, when contaminated with ice. Even small amounts of ice will have an effect, and if the ice is rough, it can be a large effect.
Flashing green
Definition:
Cleared for taxi or Return for landing (to be followed by steady green at the proper time)
Scud Running
Definition:
This occurs when a pilot tries to maintain visual contact with the terrain at low altitudes while instrument conditions exist.
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List of Accidents and Aircraft Types 
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