Family of DC Plane Crash Victim Files $250 Million Claims Against FAA and Army

The family of Casey Crafton, a Connecticut resident who perished in the tragic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last month, has initiated legal action against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Army. The claims, totaling $250 million, allege negligence on the part of both agencies leading to the fatal accident.

On January 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342, a Bombardier CRJ-700 en route from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter during its approach to Reagan National Airport. The. . .