Who is to blame for plane crashes?
Unlike other types of accidents, a plane crash is governed by unique state, federal and often international laws. Under federal law, beyond the specific and technical standards required for aircraft fitness, pilot licensing and other factors, a commercial airline or other common carrier must demonstrate the highest degree of care for the safety of its passengers because they carry passengers for a profit and present their services as safe and secure. Aircraft Crashes can occur for any one or several reasons including: • Pilot error • Faulty Equipment • Poor maintenance • Improper loading • Defective parts • Component part failure • Defective onboard computers or software • Flying in Bad Weather to Maintain Schedules • Air Traffic Controller Negligence • Fuel tank explosions • Bad Fuel • Violation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations • Negligence of flight service station employees • Structural or design problems • The FAA and NTSB • Lack of Security Regardless of the re
