Legal Opinion
In re Air Crash Near Clarence Center
New York Supreme Court
Decided August 11, 2014Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Frederick J. Marshall, J.
On February 12, 2009, Continental Connection Flight 3407 crashed on approach to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, killing all 49 passengers and crew, as well as one individual on the ground. Douglas Wielinski died when the fallen aircraft struck his home in Clarence, New York. His wife and daughter, who were also at home, suffered injuries but managed to escape the burning dwelling.
The aircraft was operated by Colgan Air, Inc., a regional carrier, in accordance with a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with Continental Airlines, Inc. Colgan…
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