Berkebile v. Brantly Helicopter Corp.

Alexander, J.,

These cases are before the court upon defendant’s preliminary objections to plaintiff’s complaints in assumpsit and in trespass which set forth actions for wrongful death and survival, arising from the death of plaintiff’s deceased husband, Cloyd G. Berkebile, who was killed in the crash of a helicopter which was manufactured by defendant corporation.

The accident in question occurred on July 9, 1962, in Venango County, Pa. Plaintiff’s decedent was a licensed helicopter pilot and he was piloting the aircraft in question, a Brantly “B-2” helicopter, serial number 149, at the time…