Helicopters are an incredibly convenient form of transportation. Its wide range of uses can include corporate travel, logging, construction operations, photography, air rescue and sightseeing for tourists. Because of the wide range of uses, these aviation accidents can involve commercial helicopters and non-commercial helicopters.
Because of the complex design and flying conditions that are necessary for safe travel, a small amount of negligence may result in a helicopter accident that can lead to serious injury, death and a life-altering tragedy for victims and their families.
Some of the factors in helicopter accidents include:
- Manufacturer defects
- Helicopter pilot error or negligence
- Poor helicopter design
- Poor maintenance or maintenance failure
- Helicopter pad operator error or negligence
- Poor weather conditions
- Air traffic control error or negligence
- Obstructions