San Marcos, TX – Two Injured in Plane Crash near Airport Dr

San Marcos, TX (September 26, 2020) – A plane accident near the San Marcos Regional Airport sent two people to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. On September 24, the San Marcos Police assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety at the scene of an accident on Airport Drive.

According to reports, just after 7:15 p.m., on September 24, a Team Rocket F1 Experimental Rocket aircraft was attempting to land at the San Marcos Regional Airport at the same time as a Cessna 172.

The two planes collided, causing one to flip over and the second plane to catch fire.

The pilot inside one plane was uninjured in the collision. The pilot and one student inside the second plane both sustained injuries in the accident. Both victims were rushed to area hospitals for treatment.

At this time, investigations are ongoing with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Plane Accidents in Texas

Airplanes are typically a reliable method of transportation. As such, numerous people across Texas own boat planes, airplanes, and personal helicopters for transportation. These vehicles can experience problems that lead to devastating accidents. More than 170 airplane accidents are reported every year around the country. Unfortunately, numerous incidents here in Texas leave victims with devastating injuries. When victims suffer injuries due to communication problems, defective parts, and negligence, they may have legal options available for them. Those harmed should contact a product liability attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

When it comes to aviation accidents, our team uses aviation technology to reconstruct complex aviation crashes to uncover critical insight as to what caused the crash. Although there are numerous causes of plane accidents throughout Texas, pilot error and problems with communications tend to top the list. Other accidents are caused by inclement weather, defective parts, and inadequate maintenance. Regrettably, investigations surrounding airplane accidents can be lengthy. Working with a knowledgeable legal team will ensure you are able to get the justice you deserve for your loved ones.

Our Texas aviation accident attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm has over 25-years of experience helping victims collect the maximum amount of compensation available for their legal claims.  We take an aggressive approach while representing airplane accident victims due to the complexities of these cases. We stay on top of gathering evidence, speaking with witnesses, reviewing records, and gathering evidence to help our clients prevail. We fully believe that our clients deserve proven and effective legal representation and we are committed to helping them move forward after a tragic loss in the best way possible given the unfortunate circumstances. We understand the overwhelming pain and suffering victims are left with after being involved in one of these horrific incidents. For this reason, our team helps those harmed get the justice they deserve for their accidents. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.