[03-19-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Six People Hurt After a Helicopter Crash in Azusa

At least six people were hurt after a helicopter crash near Azusa on Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2022.

The crash transpired at approximately 4:58 p.m. in the Angeles National Forest, near the San Gabriel Reservoir located near East Ford Road and Highway 39.

A green Air Rescue 5 helicopter responded to a call in the area when it crashed for unclear reasons.

The helicopter crash-landed on its side near San Gabriel Dam. Six people were airlifted to Pomona Valley Medical Center for treatment.

One of the injured parties was critically injured; two sustained moderate injuries, while another two sustained minor injuries. Their identities have not been disclosed.

The National Transportation Safety Board is further investigating the cause of the crash.

Helicopter Crash Statistics

Helicopters require the same level of expertise as airplanes to assure the pilot’s safety and its passengers in the air.

Because of their complexity, helicopters can only be flown by highly qualified pilots who have completed a helicopter flying training program and obtained the necessary certificates and licenses.

According to the NTSB, helicopters have a greater crash rate than airplanes. General aircraft have a crash rate of 7.28 per 100,000 hours of flight time. 9.84 per 100,000 hours for helicopters.

In 2015, the FAA reported 121 helicopter accidents in the United States, 17 fatal. One hundred and twenty-seven fatalities were attributed to helicopter accidents in the United States during 2016.

In what ways are helicoids so hazardous? That they are frequently employed in potentially hazardous and unpredictable circumstances is one of the reasons. There are several sites where helicopters can’t land or take off because they don’t have a runway or air traffic controllers to monitor their flight routes.

Helicopter Crash lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles

You might not think of helicopter crashes as a common occurrence, but recent media attention to high-profile crashes has shown us that helicopter crashes can happen. They also cause devastating losses. Even a relatively minor helicopter crash can cause millions in property damage and injuries.

More serious crashes can be fatal, and surviving family members are left with a lifetime of emotional suffering and financial losses. The Los Angeles County helicopter crash lawyers at Arash Law are here to protect your legal rights after any helicopter accident.

You will never have to pay any money upfront to hire Arash Law. Like many personal injury attorneys, our helicopter crash lawyers work on a contingency, meaning that you agree to pay us a portion of whatever award we get for you.

If you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid. Our contingent fee agreements spell the terms of our representation, including court costs, administrative fees, expert witness fees, and other litigation expenses. Call (888) 488-1391 today to schedule your free consultation. Don’t wait. The sooner you have an experienced injury attorney fighting on your side, the better protected your legal rights.