Brazilian Air Disasters

GOL Airlines Flight #1907 - Midair collision over the Amazon jungle.

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In its voyage from Manaus to Rio De Janeiro, Gol Transportes Aéreos Flight 1907 disappeared from radar while flying over the Amazon. The crash was caused by a mid-air collision with an American-owned Embraer Legacy business jet. Gol transportes Aéreos confirmed a crew of six employees, and a passenger list that included: 144 Brazilians, an American, German, French and Portuguese who all tragically lost their lives. Officials and media are calling this catastrophe “Brazil’s worst-ever disaster.”

We understand the unique challenges of Aviation cases and have a deep knowledge of regulatory issues and the complex technical issues to handle aviation litigation. We are experienced in presenting key technical, regulatory and legal issues. Arthur J. Gonzalez, managing partner of our aviation group has over 17 years experience in preparing complex, multi-party litigation involving catastrophic plane crashes. Mr. Gonzalez has managed cases against Bell Helicopter, McDonnell Douglas, Martin-Baker, American, Air Canada, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Cessna, and Mitsubishi.

TAM Express Flight #3054 - Plane Crash at Congonhas Airport.

Unfortunately, the Flight 1907 tragedy that was considered at the time "Brazil's worst disaster ever" has recently been overshadowed by the accident that occurred at the Congonhas airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, when an Airbus 320 with 186 people onboard crashed upon landing.

TAM Express Flight 3054 was traveling to Sao Paulo, Brazil, from Porto Alegre, which is located in the southern region of Brazil. Upon landing, the plane sped down the tarmac at more than four times the speed of other planes landing. Authorities believe the cause may have been pilot or mechanical errors instead of slippery and short runways caused by intense rain in the hours before the accident. Investigations are ongoing.

After speeding down the tarmac, the jet airliner skidded off the end of the runway across Avenida Washington Luis, a major freeway adjacent to the runway, and slammed into a fuel depot and an air cargo building and then burst into flames. All 186 people onboard were killed including a crew of six, and several people on the ground perished in this horrific disaster. The accident occurred on July 17, 2007, and is now considered the deadliest disaster in Brazilian aviation history. Brent Coon & Associates is actively investigating the facts surrounding this tragic accident and is able to take action on behalf of family members that need our services.

Your Aviation Trial Team:

Arthur J. Gonzalez completed his Bachelor of Political Science, with an emphasis on International Relations in 1973 at North Texas State University. In 1987, he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the South Texas College of Law. Mr. Gonzalez is a practicing aviation trial attorney with Brent Coon & Associates who specializes on aviation disaster cases. He has over 17 years experience preparing complex litigation involving major catastrophic plane crash cases for trial. Mr. Gonzalez was recognized by H Texas Magazine as a "Lawyer for the People."

Founder Brent W. Coon has built a nationwide law firm devoted to handling complex litigation. With offices in 15 cities nationwide and 70 attorneys, Brent has created the epitome of the 21st century law firm. Brent Coon is Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization and Board Certified, Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy, and he currently represents the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association Legal Counsel.