Families of Butler plane crash victims hire KC-based aviation law firm that represented wife of Kobe Bryant

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June 17, 2026

Families of Butler plane crash victims hire KC-based aviation law firm that represented wife of Kobe Bryant

KMBC 9 News - June 17, 2026

BY CHOLE GODDING

The families of two of the victims of the Butler, Missouri, skydiving plane crash have retained attorneys to investigate and "pursue all available legal remedies."

Katie Nash, the wife of Nick Nash, and the family of Dane Cordes, both of whom lost their lives alongside 10 others in the crash, have hired Robb & Robb LLC.

"These lives were cut tragically short by this devastating and preventable disaster," said Andrew Robb, partner at Robb & Robb. "Our investigation will determine exactly what happened, preserve critical evidence and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable."

Robb & Robb, a Kansas City-based firm, has represented the families of victims in multiple aviation crashes, including two major skydiving plane crashes in Missouri; Robb & Robb reportedly secured a settlement of $27.5 million in connection with the 1998 Grain Valley, Missouri, plane crash, as well as $52.5 million in the 2006 Sullivan, Missouri, plane crash.

The firm also represented Vanessa Bryant, the wife of NBA star Kobe Bryant, after the deadly helicopter crash that claimed his life and the lives of several others, including children.

The independent investigation conducted by the firm will examine the aircraft's maintenance history, the skydiving operator's safety practices, and the safety of the engine and other parts.

"The families affected by this disaster deserve answers," Robb said. "Individuals who board an aircraft should be able to trust that it has been properly maintained and safely operated."

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