A helicopter crashed in southeast Mississippi on December 29, 2020. The helicopter, a MD 500, was used by workers from Signature Utility Service in Alabama. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear what caused the crash at this time. Our thoughts...
Month: December 2020
Plane Crash in Santa Barbara, County
A small plane crashed on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in Santa Barbara County, California. The plane crashed in a field west of the Santa Ynez Airport. There were three individuals and a dog on board at the time of the crash. Reports indicate the plane experienced...
Worker Killed at Virginia Construction Site
A tragic accident occurred at a Virginia construction site on December 29, 2020. During the course of work, a worker was struck by machinery. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Despite being a vital part of the economy, construction projects often pose...
Blue-collar workers are often more at risk of losses from crashes
Performing physical labor can be a rewarding way to support yourself and your family. You could potentially get a job while you are still finishing high school and stay with the company for decades, working your way into a supervisory position. Your employer might...
Two Workers Crushed at New York Construction Site
A tragic accident occurred at a New York construction site on December 28, 2020. During the course of work, a 10-foot brick retaining wall collapsed onto multiple workers. One worker was killed by the falling debris, and another sustained serious injuries. The...
Piper Airplane Crashes in Georgia
A small plane crashed on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in White County, Georgia. At the time, the Piper PA-22 aircraft was located a few miles from a nearby airstrip. There were two passengers on board at the time of the crash. The two individuals were transported to...
Fishing Vessel Onega Sinks with 19 Crew on Board
The Russian fishing vessel Onega sank while in the Barents Sea on December 28, 2020. Reports indicate the vessel experienced icing which resulted in its sinking. At the time, there were 19 crew on board, of which 17 remain missing. The vessel is owned and operated...
Fire on Bulk Carrier PORT STAR
There was a fire on the bulk carrier PORT STAR on December 26, 2020. At the time the vessel was berthed in the Port of Karachi, Pakistan undergoing cargo operations. It is unclear what caused the fire. It is unknown at this time if anyone sustained injuries. There...
Cessna 172 Single Engine Plane Crashes in LaGrange, NY
A small plane crashed on Sunday, December 27, 2020, in LaGrange, New York. At the time, the plane was a few miles away from the Sky Acres Airport. The plane has been identified as a single engine Cessna 172. Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas,...
Fire on Maersk Elba Container Ship
There was a fire on the container ship Maersk Elba on December 26, 2020. At the time the vessel was en route from Sri Lanka to Felixstowe, UK. It is unclear what caused the fire, although the location is believed to be the engine room. It is unknown at this time if...