Family of student pilot who died in plane crash seeks $27M from Hillsboro flight school, Alaska Airlines

$27 million lawsuit alleges Alaska Airlines, 2 pilot schools responsible for student pilot's death

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A new lawsuit is putting the blame for a fatal 2023 plane crash in Newberg on the employers of an inexperienced flight instructor. As originally reported in The Oregonian, the family of Barrett Bevacqua is suing Alaska Airlines and two pilot academies for tens of millions of dollars after a fatal crash in October 2023 that happened while Bevacqua was learning to fly. ‘The Goonies’ hits Oregon theaters for 40th annive…

Family of student pilot killed in Newberg crash files $27 million wrongful death lawsuit

On Oct. 3, 2023, Barrett Bevacqua, a 20-year-old student pilot, was killed in a plane crash near Newberg during a flying lesson.

Family of student pilot who died in plane crash seeks $27M from Hillsboro flight school, Alaska Airlines

The suit blames a flight instructor who allegedly stalled the craft, killing himself and student pilot Barrett Bevacqua.

Newberg Crash Victim’s Family Seeks $27 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit - West Palm Beach News

The family of a young guy who sadly died in a plane crash in Newberg, Oregon, in 2023 has filed a wrongful death claim. In their lawsuit, the victim’s family, who attended Lakeridge High School, is requesting $27 million in damages. Matt Bevacqua, the deceased’s father, and the estate of his son, Barrett Bevacqua, have filed the action. The lawsuit names Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines, Ascend Pilot Academy, and Hillsboro Aero Academy as defendants…