[07-17-2022] Napa County, CA – Two People Killed in Fatal Plane Crash Near Pope Valley

According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, two people were killed in a plane crash in Napa County early Sunday morning, July 17, 2022.

The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. in Napa County near Pope Valley.

The crash also reportedly started a fire. According to a tweet from Cal Fire Sonoma Lake Napa Unit (Cal Fire LNU), Napa County Fire (NCF) and the one-acre brush fire close to Berryessa Estates in Napa County have received assistance.

The Estates Fire, which has a 1-acre area under its control, was given that name by Cal Fire LNU.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is still investigating the crash.

The Napa County Medical Examiner & Coroner is working on identifying the two victims.

Fatal Plane Accident Statistics

Flying is faster and safer than driving or taking the train, but plane accidents are common and can kill or severely injure people on board. Planes crash for a variety of reasons. Pilot error and poor repair and maintenance are examples of these issues.

There were 1,347 accidents involving civilian aircraft in the United States in 2018. There were 1,302 accidents in 2019, based on the latest data. The number of people killed in plane crashes last year was 395 fewer than it was this year.

In 2019, only eight people died. Everyone who died on a boat in 2019 was one of the 452. Four people lost their lives in a plane crash.

Crashing planes are usually the result of human error (pilot, company, FAA standards violations, mechanical issues), but other factors can also be responsible for them.

Napa County Plane Accident Lawyers

Many people are killed or seriously injured in plane crashes every year in California, and the state’s economy is hit hard by the destruction. Attorneys with diverse experience and expertise are more likely to succeed on your behalf.

A plane crash survivor is entitled to compensation to the fullest extent of the law. Many losses for which insurance claims may reimburse you may go unrecognized by you. Aside from tangible losses, intangible losses can be difficult to prove. Without a doubt, insurance companies are fully aware of this fact.

Insurance companies hire highly skilled claim adjusters to keep costs down. To win this fight, you’ll need the help of a fellow combatant. An experienced lawyer for a charter plane crash can document and verify all of your damages.

Our Napa County plane accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with our legal team.