FAA, Army and plane crash

Family of DC plane crash victim files claim against FAA, Army for $250 million
The family of a passenger who died in the midair collision near Washington, D.C. on Jan. 29 filed legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Army.
Family of father of 3 killed in DC plane crash seeking $250 million in first legal action against FAA, Army
The family of a married father of three killed in the Washington, DC plane crash last month is seeking $250 million in the first legal action filed against the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army in connection to the air disaster.
DC plane crash: Victim's family seeks $250 million in first legal action since deadly collision
A D.C. plane crash victim's family is preparing to sue the federal government, seeking $250 million in claims after Casey Crafton, a husband and father of three, died in the collision.
Family of CT father killed in DC plane crash files claims against FAA and US Army
The family of a Connecticut father who died after a midair plane crash near Reagan National last month has filed $250 million pre-case claims against the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Army.
DC plane crash victim's family files claims for compensation from FAA, Army
The claims, lodged by the Chicago-based Clifford Law Offices on behalf of the widow and children of the passenger, Casey Crafton, 40, of Connecticut, are seeking a total of $250 million from the FAA and the Army. Though not a formal suit, it kicks off a process that could eventually result in one.
DC plane crash: New details emerge from NTSB investigation
The NTSB gave an update Friday on the devastating crash in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
All major pieces of the plane and helicopter from deadly DC midair collision have been recovered, NTSB says
Investigators searching for wreckage from last week’s deadly midair collision between a US military Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Washington, DC, conducted an overnight scan of the Potomac River where the aircraft fell using advanced imaging technology to map the riverbed and locate debris.
Blackhawk's communication ahead of DC plane crash
Meanwhile, the NTSB shared new updates on what could have led to the deadly crash between the American Airlines jet and U.S. military helicopter. They said about two minutes before the crash, air traffic control notified the Blackhawk that a plane was approaching Runway 33,
Father of DC plane crash first officer from Georgia wants changes
The father of a Georgia pilot who died in a Washington, D.C., plane crash is calling for enhanced training and safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Family of DC plane crash victim files $250 million claim against government
The family of Casey Crafton, who died in the Jan. 29 crash, filed claims against the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army.
Family of Connecticut father killed in DC plane crash files $250M pre-case claims against government
If the government rejects or doesn't act on the claims in six months, the plaintiffs have the right to file lawsuits in federal district court, the law firm said.
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