"The Dutton family alleges that Biffle, who owned the aircraft, was responsible for ensuring the plane was properly maintained, according to the filings. The lawsuits claim that inadequate maintenance and upkeep contributed to the crash."
"A preliminary report earlier this year revealed that the plane's altimeter was giving incorrect readings and that Dennis Dutton had turned control over to his son shortly before the crash."
"Aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti, who used to investigate crashes for both the NTSB and Federal Aviation Administration, said he believes the lack of an experienced copilot may have been a key factor in the crash."
Two wrongful death lawsuits have been filed by the Dutton estates seeking $15 million each in damages following a plane crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and the Dutton pilots. The lawsuits allege that Biffle was responsible for the aircraft's maintenance, claiming inadequate upkeep contributed to the crash. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff, with preliminary reports indicating incorrect altimeter readings and a lack of proper copilot endorsements for those on board. The NTSB is still investigating the incident.
Read at ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]