Mike Slack Discusses Utility Helicopter Crash with First Alert 4

By Slack Davis Sanger LLP | September 15, 2025

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.

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