Santa Fe, NM - Fatal Plane Crash Reported near Regional Airport

Santa Fe, NM (July 19, 2023) - On Tuesday, July 18, a crash involving a small aircraft in Santa Fe left at least one person with fatal injuries. 

The deadly accident took place near the Santa Fe Regional Airport when the airplane crashed into a nearby home. Early that morning, the twin-engine Cessna 310 crashed into the residence. At least one person sustained fatal injuries in the accident. 

No additional information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly Airplane Accidents in New Mexico

The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that there are about three small plane crashes in the United States every day. There were 46 more fatalities in aviation accidents in 2018 than in 2017. General aviation accidents happened on average once every 100,000 flight hours from 2014 to 2018.

Any person who relies financially on the decedent may submit a claim in some states. However, only the estate's personal representative is able to file a wrongful death claim in New Mexico. A judge may designate a person to act as the personal representative of someone who was wrongly killed and had no will to nominate a personal representative in the event of a wrongful death. 

A wrongful death claim can be made on behalf of many possible parties, although it can only be initiated by a single personal representative. In wrongful death cases, there are many potential damages that can be awarded. The two primary types of damages are compensatory and punitive. While compensatory damages are meant to make up for the losses that the deceased person's passing caused for their loved ones, punitive damages are meant to punish the party who caused the deadly accident. 

It is never easy to lose a loved one in any type of accident, and you can be left to pick up the pieces. You and your family can turn to Will Ferguson & Associates to support you in your effort of obtaining financial compensation through a wrongful death case. Call our offices at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Santa Fe wrongful death lawyer if you have lost a family member in a plane crash.