Aviation accidents include everything from large commercial airliner crashes, to crashes involving small private planes and helicopters. Crashes involving airliners are generally referred to as "commercial aviation" cases, while those involving private planes and helicopters are referred to as "general aviation" cases.
Because these accidents usually result in the death or serious injury of those onboard, families of victims often find themselves in a state of "shock" and have many questions in the aftermath of an aviation disaster. Our guide answers some of the questions you may have about aviation accidents (whether devastating crashes or minor incidents).