In Zephyrhills, Florida, a tragic incident was recently reported. Dr. T. Elaine McLaughlin died in a skydiving accident on the first day of this year – New Year’s Day. While the cause of death seemed rather apparent, there was an autopsy performed which confirmed that Dr. McLaughlin died as a result of the trauma by the impact of the skydiving incident. For more information regarding this story – See Skydiving Death of Doctor Reported in Florida. A death or serious injury resulting from skydiving do happen from time to time. Some incidents are unforeseeable and happen due to factors beyond … Continue reading →

In Clay County, Florida, a tragic helicopter crash was reported. The helicopter had departed the Mayo Clinic and was head to Shands Gainesville – Univesity of Florida. The Florida Times Union reported that Luis Bonilla (cardiac surgeon), David Hines (procurement techician), and a helicoperter pilot were onboard the helicopter that crashed into a thick pine forest in Clay County, Florida. The helicopter was heading to Gainesville to pick up a heart at Shands University of Florida. The helicopter was owned by SK Jets in St. Augustine, Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transporation Safety Board investigators, and local / … Continue reading →

Recently, three students and a flight instructor from the Florida Institute of Technology died as a result of a plane crash. The plane was reportedly malfunctioning at take off from the Palm Beach International Airport, but the flight instructor never reported a distress call. Early indications point to engine failure as a result of the crash, however, a certain cause for the crash is not expected until the investigation is complete six months from now. Three of the victims died at the scene and another died in route to a hospital. It is believed that once the plane made impact, … Continue reading →