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Ladd Sanger, Dallas Managing Partner at Slack Davis and a licensed pilot, appeared on WHAS11 News Louisville to analyze new footage from the UPS cargo plane crash near Muhammad Ali International Airport. In the interview, Sanger discusses early indicators from the video, including a possible engine separation and fuel-fed fire, and explains what investigators will look for as the NTSB begins…
One of our managing partners and aviation attorney Mike Slack spoke with NBC Dallas following the outage that grounded hundreds of flights at DFW Airport and Love Field after cut fiber optic cables disrupted radar operations and raised new concerns about FAA system safeguards. “These communications are very, very vital to safety,” Slack told NBC…
Slack Davis is proud to announce that Managing Partner Mike Slack and Partner Ladd Sanger have once again been recognized as Texas Super Lawyers for 2025. This distinction is awarded to only about 5% of attorneys in Texas, making it one of the most respected honors in the legal profession. This year marks a milestone for both attorneys: Mike Slack has now…
Aviation attorney Mike Slack spoke with First Alert 4 News following the fatal helicopter crash near Alton, Illinois, that killed two men during utility work. “This is extremely challenging flying — high risk with very little room for error,” Slack explained, noting that the MD 369D’s short rotor blades provide limited clearance near powerlines. Read…
Slack Davis, LLP is proud to share that three of our attorneys have been honored in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These distinctions reflect not only the dedication and expertise of our attorneys but also the trust placed in them by peers across…
Slack Davis proudly congratulates Austin Managing Partner Mike Slack and Senior Attorney Derek Quick on being named to Austin Monthly’s 2025 list of “Top Attorneys” in the category of Aviation Law. Published annually, the Austin Monthly “Top Attorneys” list is based on peer nominations and recognizes attorneys in the Austin area who demonstrate excellence in their practice areas and a commitment to serving clients with integrity. Mike Slack and Derek…
Aviation attorney Mike Slack was featured in The Minnesota Star Tribune discussing the recent Delta Air Lines turbulence incident that left 25 passengers and crew injured. While turbulence is an expected part of flying, Slack pointed out that this event appeared different. Based on early weather data and the flight’s path, he believes the incident could have…
On July 13, 2025, a Beechcraft King Air B200 crashed shortly after takeoff near London, killing all onboard. The tragic crash has drawn attention across the aviation community, particularly due to the model’s troubling safety record and history of uncommanded power lever movement on takeoff, causing crashes. While the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB)…
Aviation attorney Ladd Sanger spoke with WFAA Channel 8 about the fatal helicopter crash over the Hudson River that killed six people, including a family visiting from Spain. Sanger, also a helicopter pilot, pointed to early signs of tail boom separation—likely due to corrosion or maintenance failure—as the probable cause. He emphasized the aircraft’s age,…
Aviation attorney Ladd Sanger spoke with NBC DFW following the tragic helicopter crash in New York that killed six people, including a family visiting from Spain. Sanger pointed to video footage showing a missing tail boom and detached rotor as potential indicators of what failed mid-flight. He noted similarities to a 2022 crash he litigated…