On May 6, a single-engine plane crashed northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, killing two people. News reports identify the victims as Jennifer Fox, 52, who was the passenger, and Michael B. Briare, 57, who was piloting the plane. Both were from Sacramento. The experimental single-engine Vans RV-10, assembleable from a kit at home, crashed on the ridgetop around noon, according to officials.
Ongoing Investigation into Plane Crash
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who are investigating this plane crash, say the plane took off from Sacramento, but its destination is unknown. An emergency beacon helped first responders locate the wreckage. At the time of the crash, a thick fog covered the area.
Investigators say they are unsure if the weather was a factor in the plane crash but confirmed that the pilot was using VFR or visual flight rules to navigate. Officials said that pilots use instrument flight rules or IFR in bad weather. Investigators warned that determining the crash’s cause could take months.
We offer our deepest condolences to the family members of Fox and Briare for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. They will be in our prayers.
Unanswered Questions
After a tragedy like this, there are always a number of unresolved questions, some of which (particularly the most crucial ones) may remain unanswered for months. In such cases, there are several important questions to ask.
Did weather play a part in the crash? Who assembled the plane? Did a defective part in the airplane cause or contribute to this plane crash? Did a faulty system or component contribute to a mechanical failure or malfunction? How experienced was the plane’s pilot? We trust investigators are looking into these and other questions.
The at-fault parties may be liable for the victims’ wrongful deaths if a product defect or negligence contributed to the incident.
In addition to receiving grief counseling during such a trying time, it is also crucial that families of deceased victims in such cases seek the counsel of an experienced San Francisco aviation accident lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected every step of the way.
Source: https://abc7news.com/marin-headlands-plane-crash-conzelman-road-golden-gate-sf/11826681/
