re: Fatal Helicopter Crash in Iowa

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When most people see a headline saying something happened “in Iowa”, they think of the state of Iowa.

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But they don’t know how to pronounce it up north. We knew right away due to the pronunciation.

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Did they say if they were planning to sue anyone?

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Who would they sue?

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Who would they sue?

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Some lawyer will figure out a way to blame it on the helicopter manufacturer.

There's always someone to sue. No incentive not to.

LINK

According to this article, Savant was a student pilot. It's behind a paywall, but it allows for you to have multiple free articles.

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a recent helicopter crash that took the lives of a man, woman and infant. At about 9 p.m. on Friday, a Robinson R44 helicopter crashed on the 5000 block of Hecker Road in Iowa, La. Local law enforcement, local firefighters and the Louisiana State Police responded to the scene. On Monday, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the deceased victims were Jared Savant, 50; his wife, Tanya Savant, 35; and their 2-year-old baby. The family was from Kinder.

The NTSB is heading the investigation. NTSB Public Affairs Officer Keith Holloway told the American Press that preliminary information states the circumstances of the crash are unknown, and that a “post-crash fire ensued.” He told the American Press an “NTSB investigator is wrapping up the on-scene investigation.” Following the investigation, the aircraft will be recovered and taken to a secure facility for evaluation. Preliminary information indicates the circumstances of the crash are unknown, and that a “post-crash fire ensued.”

According to the FAA “Airmen Inquiry” database, Savant was certified as a student pilot on March 8, 2024, and was prohibited from carrying passengers. “This was a very tragic accident, and our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected,” said Sheriff Stitch Guillory in a news release. “Our deputies arrived on the scene and began a preliminary investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration was called out to investigate the crash and our deputies stayed on scene and assisted until the FAA arrived, began their investigation, and cleared debris from the area” Guillory said he was particularly grateful to the community members who live in the area of the crash.

“Without hesitation, they provided assistance at the scene until first responders arrived and continued to provide assistance until the scene was cleared,” he said. Holloway said a preliminary report on the crash is expected to be completed within 30 days of the accident.

was reserving comments until now, don’t care how much of a good guy everyone will say he was, he willfully and intentionally broke the law and murdered his family, sadly, she trusted him completely

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Pretty clear result of a mast bump there

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Based on what??? No chance they hit a guide line? Engine failure? Fell asleep?

Video shows no apparent damage to the tail rotor section.

Even worse. She trusted him to not put their 2 year old in harm's way. Really infuriating

The wife posted the below on FB on April 13, 2024.

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At 12:08 today my husband fulfilled a lifelong dream and took his first Solo Flight! To say I’m proud is an understatement!! We were surrounded by a small fan club! We love you guys! It takes a “village”!

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Who would they sue?

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If the flight instructor(s) that signed him off for solo knew he was carrying passengers or flying outside of his student perimeters; could be found negligent if they didn’t report it to the FAA.