Whether you are a witness, a party, an insurer, a technical expert or an interested airman or survivor, this article will provide you with all you need to know about the inner workings of an NTSB accident investigation. The author, Phil Kolczynski, has represented pilots and operators in a variety of NTSB field investigations of … Continue reading What You Need To Know About NTSB Accident Investigations by Phil Kolczynski
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What If You Are Involved In An Air Crash by Phil Kolczynski
Because of the risks inherent in flying, all airmen should have an understanding of their rights, options and responsibilities in the event of an accident. "Operators" should be even better prepared and have a written Accident Response Plan (See Appendix A at end of this article) ready to implement in the event of a crash. … Continue reading What If You Are Involved In An Air Crash by Phil Kolczynski
FAA Versus Airman (10 Tips) by Phil Kolczynski
The Relevant Facts of An Exemplar Case A student pilot fails to refuel his private airplane on a cross-country solo flight and crashes. The student pilot was warned by his instructor (CFI, ATP, FE certificates) to refuel before embarking on his return leg. The instructor fails to convince the FAA Investigator and NTSB Administrative Law … Continue reading FAA Versus Airman (10 Tips) by Phil Kolczynski
Aircraft Owner Liability by Phil Kolczynski
The purpose of in this article is to alert you to the basic issues of individual owner liability, discuss ways to minimize liability exposure and expose FAA enforcement policy towards owners. Anyone wishing to take action to minimize their individual liability exposure, should retain an experienced aviation lawyer and seek advice on their particular "arrangement" … Continue reading Aircraft Owner Liability by Phil Kolczynski