US EditionFamily of National Airport crash victim sues American Airlines, federal government
The lawsuit claims failures in pilot training, air traffic control, and FAA oversight contributed to the deadliest U.S. plane crash since 2001, killing 67 people, officials said.
- The family of Casey Crafton, who died in the crash on January 29, filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, PSA Airlines, and the U.S. government.
- The lawsuit claims the crash was a 'wholly avoidable tragedy' due to failures by the airlines and the Army, including altitude violations and poor safety measures.
- The National Transportation Safety Board noted numerous contributing factors to the crash and stated it would issue a final report next year.
- The crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was the deadliest U.S. air disaster in over 20 years, according to reports.
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'Systemic negligence' alleged by airlines, as victims' families file first suit in DC plane crash
Family of Casey Crafton files first lawsuit over American Eagle Flight 5342 DC plane crash that killed 67 people, alleging systemic negligence by airlines and government.
Family of DC plane crash victim files lawsuit against American Airlines, US government
(NEXSTAR) – A family of a crash victim from American Airlines Flight 5342 filed a lawsuit against American Airlines and the United States in federal court on Wednesday. The crash between the U.S. Military Black Hawk helicopter and AA 5342 on Jan. 29 killed everybody on both flights – 64 on AA 5342 and three on the Black Hawk helicopter. Rachel Crafton, the wife of Casey Crafton, who died in the crash, said in the lawsuit that American Airlines…
Family of D.C. plane crash victim sues FAA, Army, American Airlines
Updated on: September 24, 2025 / 3:50 PM EDT / CBS/AP The family of one of the 67 people killed earlier this year when an American Airlines plane and a United States Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the government and the airlines involved in the crash. It accuses them of failing to recognize the warning signs after more than 30 documented near misses in the area. At least 60 lawsuits from othe…
Family of National Airport crash victim sues American Airlines, federal government
The family of a passenger killed in January’s midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport sued American Airlines and the federal government Wednesday, accusing them of wrongful death and negligence. It appears to be the first federal lawsuit seeking to recover damages over the incident, the deadliest U.S. plane crash in years. “The Defendants were required to…
Family of crash victim sues FAA, Army and American Airlines
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer The family of one of the 67 people killed when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River is suing the government and the airlines involved. Other families are expected to join this first lawsuit that seeks to hold the Federal Aviation Administration, the Army, American
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