Media Resources

Katzman Lampert & Stoll is a U.S. aviation accident litigation firm that regularly publishes technical commentary on aircraft accident investigations, aviation regulatory issues, and operational factors that arise in serious aviation events. This page is intended for journalists and media professionals seeking clear, grounded background on how aviation accidents are investigated and what technical issues may become important as an investigation develops.

The firm’s published materials are written in a neutral, investigative tone and are designed to help readers understand accident sequence, aircraft and operational context, investigative process, and related regulatory considerations without speculating beyond the public record.

Aviation Accident Analysis

The firm maintains an Aviation Accident Analysis archive containing structured reviews of recent aviation accidents. These analyses are intended to help journalists, editors, and producers quickly understand the factual and technical framework of an event, including the aircraft involved, phase of flight, operational setting, and the types of issues investigators commonly examine.

Each analysis is organized for readability and consistency, with sections addressing what happened, aircraft and operational context, accident investigation, and operational or regulatory issues that may become relevant as additional information is released.

Below is a representative sampling of our accident analysis reports:

• View the Aviation Accident Analysis archive
• Bangor Challenger 650 Low-Visibility Takeoff
• Pennsylvania Hughes 369D Wire-Environment Accident Analysis
• American Airlines Flight 1006 Engine Fire at Denver (N885NN)

Understanding Aviation Investigations

For broader background on how aircraft accidents are examined in the United States, the firm publishes Aviation Insights, a knowledge hub focused on investigative process, agency roles, and aviation safety-related regulatory issues. These materials are designed to help media professionals understand the structure of an aviation investigation and the distinctions between factual development, technical evaluation, and legal process.

Topics covered include the respective roles of the FAA and NTSB, the sequence of an NTSB investigation, operational and maintenance issues, and the way public information typically develops in the weeks and months following a serious accident.

• Aviation Insights
• NTSB Investigation Process

Areas of Commentary

Members of the firm can provide background commentary on subjects such as:

• aircraft accident investigation process
• NTSB and FAA investigative roles
• operational factors in aviation accidents
• aircraft systems and technical accident issues
• maintenance, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance issues
• the progression of public information after a major aviation event
• civil aviation litigation process following an accident investigation

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, interview requests, or deadline-sensitive questions, journalists may contact the firm directly.

Email: dmooney@klm-law.com
Phone: (248) 258-4800

When helpful, please include the accident, aircraft, operator, or investigation topic at issue, together with deadline information.