NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 10, 2025) — Following the crash of a plane carrying 20 skydivers at Tullahoma Regional Airport, noted aviation attorney Keith Williams is calling for tighter safety protocols and more rigorous pre-flight inspections for private aircraft.
The plane, a twin-engine DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter, went down shortly after takeoff on June 8, crashing into trees near the runway in Coffee County. Six people were seriously injured, with two airlifted and four transported by ambulance. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched an investigation.
Williams, who has represented victims in numerous aviation incidents, says the crash is a wake-up call for operators and regulators alike.
“When you have 20 people on a twin-engine aircraft—especially skydivers who are relying on that plane to get to altitude—there is zero margin for error,” Williams said. “Every private aircraft should undergo a full inspection before takeoff. No detail is too small.”
While no fatalities were reported, Williams warns that luck may have played a role this time.
“This could have easily been a mass casualty event,” he added. “It’s critical that we treat these flights with the same scrutiny as commercial aviation.”
Williams is available for comment on aviation safety, FAA oversight, and legal considerations following aircraft incidents.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, and he is a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. 

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