2nd wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in tour helicopter crash that killed 5 people
A second wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Sundance Helicopters Inc, a company which operated a sightseeing tour helicopter which crashed, killing five people in December. This lawsuit was filed on of four children of Delwin and Tamara Chapman, who died in the helicopter crash on December 7th while celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. The Sundance Helicopter Company has offered condolences to the Chapman family but has not commented on the lawsuit’s allegations.
A similar civil wrongful death lawsuit was filed on December 13th against Sundance on behalf of the families of Lovish Bhanot, 28, and Anupama Bhola, a couple on their honeymoon from India that were killed in the same helicopter crash. The pilot, Landon Nield was also killed in the crash.
According to both lawsuits, the radar tracking data made public by the National Transportation Safety Board showed that the six-seat Aerospatiale AS350-B2 aircraft spun into what is called an “erratic and abnormal” flight pattern in the last minute before the crash. It is suspected that the crash was a result of a pilot error or mechanical failure. The helicopter made one test flight and two passenger tours as well as had routine maintenance before the fatal flight. It was reported that the pilot made no emergency call before the crash and a search and rescue team find the charred scene and determined that there were no survivors. The Chapman lawsuit is seeking unspecified damages.
In Tennessee and all across the country unfortunately tragic accidents happen sometimes that could have been avoided if the recommended health and safety precautions had been followed. These tragic accidents unfortunately typically lead to serious injury or even death for the people involved. These accidents can leave families and other loved ones that are left behind devastated. If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured or died as the result of an accident you feel could have been prevented, then you should talk to a Tennessee wrongful death lawyer right away.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
