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Aviation attorney Mike Slack joined KCTV5 News Kansas City to break down what investigators will focus on following Sunday's fatal Pacific Aerospace P-750XL crash near Butler, Missouri, that killed all twelve on board.

Watch the full interview: https://www.slackdavis.com/press/mike-slack-discusses-fatal-butler-missouri-skydiving-plane-crash-on-kctv5/

At Slack Davis, our work doesn’t end in the courtroom.

We’re proud to support AirCraft Casualty Emotional Support Services (ACCESS), an organization providing vital grief support and advocacy for families affected by aviation tragedies.

Together, we share a commitment to helping survivors find healing, hope, and strength.

Beyond his work as an attorney, our managing partner, Mike Slack serves as President of the Pete Hughes Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the legacy of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Pete Hughes.

In this photo, Mike is presenting to Refugio County officials alongside historical artifacts honoring Hughes, including his portrait, photographs of his bombing crew, his military unit flag, and materials documenting his service during World War II.

The foundation’s mission is to ensure the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of Pete Hughes continue to be remembered by future generations.

June is National Safety Month, a national observance going on 30 years focused on building stronger safety cultures across industries.

The first week's theme is Moving Safety Forward. For Mike Slack, a former NASA engineer turned aviation attorney, that idea has defined three decades of work. Every crash carries a question. The job is to keep asking it until the answer makes the next flight safer.

to 1993, the year it all started.

Mike Slack and Mike Davis standing, with Tom H. Davis seated at center. More than thirty years later, the standard they set still defines the firm.

Some aviation cases come down to a flaw most people would never think to look for.

When a Beech King Air 350i crashed seconds after takeoff from Addison Airport near Dallas in 2019, Slack Davis served as lead counsel for the passenger families.

The case centered on a known issue involving the aircraft’s left power lever. During takeoff, the lever could unexpectedly move toward idle, reducing engine power at a critical moment and leaving pilots only seconds to respond.

Our team developed four alternative designs that would have potentially prevented the failure.

Understanding the aircraft itself often makes the difference in complex aviation cases.

Read the full case here: https://www.slackdavis.com/notable-cases/addison-king-air-crash/

Helping clients navigate difficult situations with care, communication, and dedication is something we take seriously every day.

Thank you, Hanan, for the thoughtful review and trust in our team.

Mike Slack joined CBS Austin to discuss the ongoing investigation into the fatal plane crash near Wimberley.

During the interview, Mike discussed some of the factors investigators may examine in the early stages of an aviation accident investigation, including weather conditions, flight data, and aircraft performance.

Read the article: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/weather-conditions-may-have-played-part-in-deadly-plane-crash-near-wimberley