Whistler Air Services Ltd.

A Lincoln man, who said he lost his ability to work because of depression and anxiety after a harrowing plane crash, has been awarded more than $400,000 in damages. The case was brought by Kenneth and Janice Carpenter against Whistler Air Services Ltd. in British Columbia Supreme Court.

Mr. Carpenter, 65, said he had hoped for more money in the settlement. "Since the accident I can't remember anything, I can't do anything, so my income has gone to nothing. I lost a lot of money," he said.

Shortly after takeoff from Green Lake, the plane crashed into the frigid water. The pontoons were torn off on impact and the plane sank to the bottom. The pilot and the other couple escaped quickly, but the Carpenters couldn't manage to get out of the wreckage until the plane hit the bottom. They were picked up by a boat and taken ashore. Carpenter, an insurance company manager, had water in his lungs, an injured back and some superficial injuries.

Carpenter was awarded $8,000 in special damages, $150,000 for past income loss, $250,000 for loss of future earnings, all in U.S. dollars, and non-pecuniary damages of $55,000 Canadian, about $46,200 U.S. He also is entitled to court-ordered interest on the special damages in addition to his legal costs. Mrs. Carpenter settled earlier for an undisclosed amount. [WOWT NEWS]

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