Henry Punt and Three Others Die in Plane Crash Near Dinsmore Airport [Dinsmore, CA]

Dinsmore, CA (July 16, 2021) – Earlier today, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office identified 69-year-old Henry Punt of Los Angeles County, 63-year-old Steve Sanz of Orange County, 56-year-old Jacquie Figgs of San Bernardino County, and 62-year-old Kenneth Malinowski of Sacramento County, as the fatalities in a small plane crash near Dinsmore airport.

The single-engine Mooney M20J crashed late Thursday morning in in a wooded area of Northern California.

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are still investigating the deadly accident.

Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s Office statement credited witnesses and community members who attempted to help the victims and potentially prevented the fire from progressing into a wildfire.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Henry Punt and Steve Sanz. Our thoughts are also with Jacquie Figg’s and Kenneth Malinowski’s loved ones during this tragic time.

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What Can the Bereaved Do in This Deadly Accident

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It is good to know that the bereaved is qualified for significant compensation via a wrongful death claim.

A wrongful death clim is filed against someone who caused a person’s death. It holds the party responsible for your loved one’s passing accountable.

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