Family Files Claims Against Government Over Fatal Crash

The family of Casey Crafton, one of the 67 individuals killed in a recent plane crash near Washington, has taken legal action against the federal government by filing two claims seeking compensation. This marks the first instance of legal measures being pursued against the U.S. government regarding the collision, and is expected to lead to a prolonged and complicated legal process.

According to Robert A. Clifford, the attorney representing the family, the legal filings have also included requests directed at several companies connected to the crash to ensure the preservation of evidence. Clifford remarked in an interview that although it remains unclear who is responsible for the accident, it is evident that the passengers and their families deserve clarity and answers, emphasizing that the tragedy was preventable.

The catastrophic event unfolded on the night of January 29 when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Both aircraft plummeted into the icy Potomac River, resulting in fatalities for everyone on board, and this incident has been noted as the most severe plane crash in the United States in nearly 25 years.