Banks, AL (February 26, 2024) – Two Army pilots were injured after a helicopter crash in the Pike County area on Friday, February 23. The accident was reported near Banks that afternoon at around 2:35 p.m. According to reports from Fort Novosel in Dale County, a two-person crew was conducting flight training on a UH-72 Lakota helicopter when it went down in a wooded area.
The two pilots on board were hurt in the accident. Emergency crews were sent out to render aid to the involved parties. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided.
At this time, the circumstances leading to the incident have not been determined. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Helicopter Crashes in Alabama
Helicopters have a crash rate of 9.84 per 100,000 hours. This means that for every hour in the air, helicopter accidents are nearly 35 percent more likely than the average aircraft to be involved in an accident. This figure includes single-engine piston planes which are nearly 10 times more likely than jets to be involved in an incident. These types of accidents can result in serious injuries, and it is important that you are able to protect your legal rights by working closely with a trained lawyer.
Injury cases involving military helicopter crashes can be difficult to handle. There are often many potential challenges that must be overcome in order to achieve a recovery. Determining the factor that contributed to the accident is important, and you will need to work closely with someone who has a proven track record handling these types of cases to make sure your legal rights are protected. We have helped many victims handle successful aviation injury claims, and we can put ours years of experience to work on your case. There is too much on the line after any type of accident, and it is important that you take all the necessary steps to make sure that you can maximize your recovery. This means working closely with a trained attorney at each stage of your case.
Your ability to live a normal life can be on the line after a helicopter crash. A trained attorney at Maloney-Lyons LLC is here to help you navigate the complicated claims process to make sure that your legal rights are protected. The team of Banks personal injury lawyers is here to answer any and all questions that you may have during a free consultation. When you work with our skilled legal team, you know your case is in good hands. We are ready to get to work on your case. Give us a call today at 251-225-6105 to discuss your case with a skilled attorney.