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Slack Davis aviation attorney Ladd Sanger comments about recent helicopter crash in the Houma Courier (Louisiana)
By Jason Whitely / WFAA-TV (with input from Ladd Sanger) DALLAS – Snapshots show the crumpled frame of a Cessna Caravan airplane as it sits among a shattered forest of pine trees. Viewing the pictures, it’s easy to see why no one survived.
Thousands of small airplanes flown throughout the United States are at risk of engine failure due to a recently discovered defect in their fuel injection systems.
Mike Slack featured in American Association for Justice Professional Negligence Law Reporter, Volume 24, No. 4, May 2009. Full story below. In response to a dramatic spike in the number of fatal medical helicopter crashes last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a four-day hearing in February
The following comments are submitted to the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB” or “Board”) pursuant to its invitation for public comments in connection with the hearing conducted on Air Race and Air Show Safety, January 10, 2012. Specifically, these comments relate to issues relevant to the Reno Air Race disaster (“Reno crash”) of September 16,…
The tragedy at the Reno Air Races on September 16, 2011, has resulted in Slack Davis being contacted and retained by a number of injured spectators.
Despite the tireless efforts of search crews and investigators from around the world, not one piece of debris has been recovered since the massive search for the missing Malaysia Flight 370 (MH370) began in early March 2014. The ongoing search spans more than 4.6 million square kilometers of sea, a total of 26 participating countries,…
For 25 years, Mike Davis has been an active member and leader of the Oak Hill Youth Sports Association. From team helper to Pony League Commissioner, Mike has helped lead thousands of children through the baseball program. Mike’s passion for baseball and his commitment to the players, the organization and the field are inspiring. We…
“GPS technology can be used to know the position of the aircraft even without radar,” said Mike Slack, an aerospace engineer who worked for NASA before becoming a lawyer. “Particularly in that part of the world where you’re going over vast bodies of water, that’s an issue.” Read full story below.
Excerpt: The FAA says it’s illegal to operate a drone for business or commercial purposes, no matter how seemingly benign. “But that’s not stopping people,” said Ladd Sanger, a Dallas-based aviation lawyer and a managing partner with Slack Davis. “We’re seeing a lot of people violating the FAA regulation.” Read The Wichita Eagle story below.