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Aviation accident law covers both major air carrier and general aviation accidents (plane crashes). General aviation includes all non-commercial aircraft including small plans, large business jets, charter flights, pleasure crafts, helicopters, and hang gliders. The most common causes of both major carrier and general aviation accidents include:

• Pilot error
• Faulty equipment
• Federal Aviation Administration regulations violations
• Structural or design problems
• Negligence of Flight Service Station employees
• Negligence of Federal Air Traffic Controllers
• Negligence in a third party's selection of a carrier

Potentially liable (legally responsible) parties vary depending on the cause of the accident. The owner and operator of the plane certainly may be liable; manufacturers or maintenance suppliers may be liable in certain circumstances; even the federal government may bear some responsibility in an aircraft accident.

Plane crash litigation is complex. There are many different theories of liability under state law, federal law, and international law. There are several potential defendants and places or courts for the trial to take place in, or to choose from. To hold someone responsible for the plane crash, the plaintiff must prove the defendant failed to meet an industry standard related to operating the aircraft, or related to engineering, or other operational issues. In order to successfully resolve these and other legal issues associated with an aviation accident it is essential that you contact an experienced aviation attorney.

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