Aircraft Accident

Aviation accidents have many unique aspects that make them significantly different than other types of accidents. We are establishing our database of aircraft accidents, and we'll be adding in-depth information over the next few months. In the meantime, please see our Aviation Accident Resources. Aviation Accidents Information at Findlaw.
Charlotte, NC

John Rufty, 74, critically injured, transported to hospital, after a single-engine aircraft, piloted by Edward Eugene Sisson, 84, crashes into a lawn mower, while landing at the Taylorsville Airport.

Accident Date: 
Fri, 04/25/2014
A small plane crash-landed right onto a man riding a lawn mower, chopping off his hand. Edward Eugene Sisson, the 84-year-old pilot of the single-engine plane, collided with a lawn mower operator while landing at North Carolina’s Taylorsville Airport Saturday afternoon.
Columbus, OH

Henry H. Brecher, 81, Todd M. Cramer, 50, seriously injured, both airlifted to hospital, after their helicopter crashes into a field near Welch and Neel roads in Richwood.

Accident Date: 
Wed, 04/23/2014
Two people were injured in a helicopter crash in the area of Welch and Neel roads near the Union/Delaware county line Thursday afternoon. The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to the scene where a 2006 Rotorway International EXEC 162F helicopter crashed at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday.