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U.S. Army Blackhawk

  • Issue: Aviation accident
  • Result: Confidential settlement

Tower Collision of U.S. Army Blackhawk Helicopter

Lieff Cabraser represented the family of a pilot who died in the November 29, 2004 crash of a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter.  The Black Hawk was flying during the early morning hours at an altitude of approximately 500 feet when it hit cables supporting a 1,700 foot-tall television tower, and subsequently crashed 30 miles south of Waco, Texas, killing both pilots and five passengers, all in active Army service. 

The tower warning lights required by government regulations were inoperative.  The case was resolved through a successful, confidential settlement.