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Thursday, March 12, 2009
Crash of Barksdale B-52 Traced to Mechanical Problems
The crash of a Barksdale Air Force Base B-52 just off the shore of Guam last July has been traced to a malfunction of the aircraft. Five Barksdale AFB crewmen died in the crash.
The U. S. Air Force released the results of their investigation on Friday morning, February 13th. The plane, part of the Department of Defense's South Pacific continual bomber presence, was preparing to do a flyover for a parade marking the anniversary of Guam's independence. The B-52's stabilizer trim was incorrectly positioned, making it impossible for the plane to move out of a nosedive. The plane crashed twenty miles off the coast, killing everyone on board.
Accidents related to vehicle malfunction sometimes lead to personal injury lawsuits. If a malfunction is due to poor manufacture or insufficient maintenance, the liability for the accident can fall upon those who constructed the vehicle or those who are supposed to keep it properly maintained. Even when the vehicle is manufactured and maintained by the government, compensation could be due to you if you have lost a loved one due to someone's negligence.
If you have lost a loved one, or you or a family member have been injured due to someone's negligence, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at The Cochran Firm. The attorneys at the New Orleans, Louisiana offices of The Cochran Firm also specialize in aviation litigation, as well as other areas of practice. We can evaluate your case and help you pursue compensation for your losses.
The U. S. Air Force released the results of their investigation on Friday morning, February 13th. The plane, part of the Department of Defense's South Pacific continual bomber presence, was preparing to do a flyover for a parade marking the anniversary of Guam's independence. The B-52's stabilizer trim was incorrectly positioned, making it impossible for the plane to move out of a nosedive. The plane crashed twenty miles off the coast, killing everyone on board.
Accidents related to vehicle malfunction sometimes lead to personal injury lawsuits. If a malfunction is due to poor manufacture or insufficient maintenance, the liability for the accident can fall upon those who constructed the vehicle or those who are supposed to keep it properly maintained. Even when the vehicle is manufactured and maintained by the government, compensation could be due to you if you have lost a loved one due to someone's negligence.
If you have lost a loved one, or you or a family member have been injured due to someone's negligence, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at The Cochran Firm. The attorneys at the New Orleans, Louisiana offices of The Cochran Firm also specialize in aviation litigation, as well as other areas of practice. We can evaluate your case and help you pursue compensation for your losses.
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