Kroon v. Beech Aircraft Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GEORGE C. YOUNG, Chief Judge.

The plaintiff, John Kroon, filed this suit against the defendant Beech Aircraft Corporation seeking damages for the destruction of a Beech 95-C55 aircraft manufactured by the defendant. The plaintiff on July 7th, 1975, while piloting the aircraft, attempted to take off from a runway and crashed. The defendant has filed a motion for summary judgment.

If this case were before the court on a Motion for Directed Verdict, after having heard the evidence, I would have to grant it in favor of the defendant.

While motions to dismiss are not favored, it is…