Walker v. Imperial Casualty & Indemnity Co.

Abbott, J.:

This is an appeal by plaintiff-appellant from a judgment denying recovery under a travel accident. insurance policy for the death of an insured student pilot who was killed while receiving instruction in a dual-control aircraft.

Plaintiff is the father of the insured student pilot, Steven G. Walker, and the designated beneficiary in the insurance policy in issue. Prior to his death, Steven G. Walker purchased a travel accident policy from appellee. The policy provided in pertinent part for indemnity for loss of life caused by accident “[wjhile the insured is riding as a passenger…