Airplane Crash in Labelle, Missouri Kills Man; Wrongful Death Product Liability Case Could Potentially Be Filed by Lawyers
A Missouri pilot and his passenger were killed in an airplane crash near Labelle, Missouri. Stevens Walker, 71 was the pilot of the Zodiac 601XL, an all metal "kit airplane", manufactured by Zenith Aircraft Co. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the plane crashed nose first into a field. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have not yet released their determination of why the plane went down.
Here is a picture of what the plane looks like, according to the manufacturer's web site:
At this point, it is unclear whether there would be a viable Missouri product liability case for the family's lawyer to file against the airplane company. If investigators find the kit plane was defectively designed, then a product liability claim for airplane design defect may be viable. However, if the reason the plane crashed was because of some failure to properly assemble the plane, then a lawsuit would probably not be viable.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an airplane crash and believe you may have a claim, contact us at The Bradley Law Firm to discuss your case for free.
