This book provides a basic source of technical and legal information to participate intelligently in the search for probable causes and discussion of the legal aspects of aircraft accidents. Readers will appreciate the book's refreshing review of the elements of aerodynamics, structural design, powerplants, aircraft control techniques, as well as the nuances of applicable law such as product liability and negligence. The appendix itself is a learning experience. This book could be considered a postgraduate guide for the hardware-oriented aircraft accident investigator, especially the sections on human errors and human factors. This fourth edition includes chapters on the Freedom of Information Act, safety, discovery, spoliation of evidence, Death on the High Seas Act, tort litigation and more.

Considers S. 3305 and S. 3306, to provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction and a body of uniform law for litigation involving persons killed or injured through the operation of aircraft.

Considers S. 3305 and S. 3306, to provide for exclusive Federal jurisdiction and a body of uniform law for litigation involving persons killed or injured through the operation of aircraft.

This volume discusses the substantive law of aviation liability, the damages recoverable, the technical steps involved in aviation litigation, alternative theories & defenses of liability, instructions for investigating the cause of an aircraft accident, & the presentation of expert witnesses.