Aviation
For more than 40 years, Wicker Smith has represented the world’s leading commercial airlines, airports, and product manufacturers in both State and Federal courts. Our attorneys also defend aircraft operators, fixed base operators, air carriers and maintenance facilities during NTSB investigations following major aircraft accidents.
Areas of representation include:
American Airlines Evacuation
Our legal team was involved in the case for the emergency evacuation of American Airlines flight 1822 at Palm Beach International Airport.
Crash of Execuflight
Our legal team was involved in the case for the crash of Execuflight 1526 in Akron, Ohio.
US Airways Flight Incident
Our attorneys provided legal counsel in the US Airways flight 1702 runway overrun in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Crash of Comair Flight
Our attorneys represented Delta Air Lines, Inc. in the crash of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Chalk’s International Airlines Incident
Our legal team acted as the lead defense counsel for Chalk’s International Airlines in the incident involving the seaplane crash that occurred in Miami Harbor.
Crash Involving Aaliyah
Our attorneys were involved in the case of the airplane crash that killed the entertainer, Aaliyah, in The Bahamas.
Comair Michigan Crash
Our legal team represented Delta Air Lines, Inc. in the crash of Comair Flight 3272 in Monroe, Michigan.
Valujet Crash
Our attorneys acted as lead defense counsel in the case of the multi-district litigation for the Valujet crash in the Florida Everglades.