California Court of Appeal January 18, 1983, Civ. 22862 (McGee v. Cessna Aircraft Co.)

Opinion

STANIFORTH, J.

March 28,1971, was a clear day. A 177 Cessna Cardinal took off from Warner Springs Airport. Shortly after takeoff the aircraft crashed and burned. Helen M. McGee was burned. Her bums were so severe both legs had to be amputated. McGee sued the manufacturer of the airplane, defendant Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna). A jury trial resulted in judgment for Cessna.