Jurisdiction review
Which jurisdiction applies, and what aircraft or technical expertise may be needed, depend on the facts. An initial inquiry does not guarantee representation or a particular outcome.
Resources
Aviation records & review questions.
An overview of three research areas for injured people and families. These summaries are general information, not legal advice or complete guides to a particular event.
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Investigation records
Public agency reports can be preliminary, final or amended. Match the aircraft identifiers, event date and location before applying a finding to a matter; an agency safety finding is not a legal conclusion.
Explore topic 02Evidence preservation
Photos, flight documentation, witness information and aircraft maintenance records may be time-sensitive. Physical wreckage or equipment may be controlled by authorities; do not move or disturb it. Qualified guidance may be needed.
Explore topicResources
Lookups, checklists and guides
Law
Federal and international law
01 / LawMontreal ConventionExplore topic 02 / LawWarsaw ConventionExplore topic 03 / LawGeneral Aviation Revitalization ActExplore topic 04 / LawDeath on the High Seas ActExplore topic 05 / LawNTSB Report Admissible in CourtExplore topic 06 / LawPart 91 vs Part 135Explore topic 07 / LawAircraft Product LiabilityExplore topic 08 / LawAviation Disaster Family Assistance ActExplore topic 09 / LawAircraft Maintenance RecordsExplore topic 10 / LawPlane Crash WreckageExplore topic