One Person Injured after Single-Plane Crash in Mesquite

Mesquite, TX (4/27/2020) – One person was injured in a plane crash Thursday afternoon in Mesquite.

The accident happened around 3:35 p.m. in a field near Lawson and Scyene roads, near the Mesquite Metro Airport.

A man was flying a single-engine Pilatus PC-12 when the plane crashed. He was found and taken to the hospital where he remains in stable condition.

According to Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Lynn Lunsford, the pilot reported a loss of engine power.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Aviation Accident Lawyers

If the investigation reveals that something faulty from the plane was occurring at the time of the crash, the manufacturer of the aircraft can be held responsible if you can demonstrate the product was defective. This is known as strict liability and will require a detailed legal analysis to ensure all claims are accounted for appropriately.

At Sutliff & Stout, our experienced and aggressive aviation lawyers in Houston have the knowledge and resources necessary to determine what occurred and hold those responsible for the accident accountable for their actions. In an effort to help you or your loved one in an aviation accident, the personal injury lawyers of Sutliff & Stout are happy to speak with you free of charge to discuss your concerns and situation.

Source: WFAA