Lancaster County, PA – Multiple Injuries Reported Following Plane Crash
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA (March 9, 2025) – Multiple injuries were reported following a plane crash into the parking lot of a retirement community in Lancaster County on March 9.
According to news reports, the private plane had taken off from Lancaster Airport around 3:30 p.m. and was headed to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Ohio. There were five people on board.
The plan came down just south of the airport in the parking lot of Brethren Village in Manheim Township. None of the buildings were hit by the plane; however, several vehicles were damaged.
All five people who were on the plane were taken to the hospital. There is no word if anyone was injured on the ground.
The NTSB and FAA have been called to the scene to investigate.
Plane Accidents in Pennsylvania
Plane crashes in Pennsylvania involve complex legal considerations that affect both victims and their families.
Pennsylvania follows modified comparative negligence rules, meaning compensation can be reduced based on a plaintiff‘s degree of fault, but they can still recover damages if they’re less than 51% responsible. The state also has a two-year statute of limitations for filing personal injury claims related to aviation accidents.
Aviation accident cases in Pennsylvania typically involve multiple parties including aircraft manufacturers, maintenance providers, pilots, airlines, and potentially government entities if air traffic control errors contributed. This creates a complex web of liability that requires specialized legal expertise.
Damages available to Pennsylvania plane crash victims include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in wrongful death cases, funeral expenses and loss of companionship. Pennsylvania courts may award punitive damages in cases involving extreme negligence or misconduct.
Federal regulations and agencies like the NTSB and FAA play significant roles in these cases, often conducting investigations that become crucial evidence. The Montreal Convention may apply to international flights, potentially limiting liability but establishing certain presumptions that can benefit plaintiffs.
Contact the Lancaster personal injury lawyers at Munley Law today to learn more about your legal options following a plane crash.
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