Small planes have always been a regular sight in and around New York, as private pilots find that this mode of travel can offer many advantages.  While flying is safer than driving in a statistical sense, the risks involved with flying are high because if anything goes wrong in the air, the situation can quickly deteriorate.  Tragically, something went terribly wrong yesterday when two people were killed and another person was critically injured in a mid-air New York plane crash.

This New York plane crash occurred at approximately 3:15 yesterday afternoon when two small private planes collided in the air.  The planes fell to the ground off County Road 12 in New Hampton, about 4 miles south of Middletown and 60 miles north of New York City.  The planes had recently left from Orange County Airport.  Both of the pilots were killed and a passenger in one of the planes was critically injured.  No word was given as to what could have caused the crash.

New York Plane Crash Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the pilots who were killed in this New York plane crash.  We also hope that the passenger who was critically injured is able to survive the harm suffered.  In addition, this crash will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York plane crashes.  Every year, dozens of these crashes occur, and nearly one person every month is killed on average.

New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Obviously, much more information would be needed before any assignment of fault could be made.  However, when the investigation into this incident is complete, it is possible that the passenger who was injured could file a New York personal injury lawsuit against the party or parties at fault for this accident.  In addition, if one pilot was at fault, the family of the pilot who was not at fault could file a New York wrongful death lawsuit.

If you or someone you love has been harmed in any sort of accident, you need to seek the help of New York personal injury lawyers who have been holding those responsible for these injuries accountable for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.