DEVELOPING: Lawsuit Filed Amid Investigation into Deadly DCA Midair Collision

BREAKING NEWS Lawsuit Filed Over Deadly DCA Midair Collision A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family members of Casey Crafton, one of the 60 passengers killed in a mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. on January 29, 2025. The lawsuit was filed by Rachel Crafton, wife of Casey Crafton, and Dailey Crafton, his brother, in federal court in Washington, D.C. today. The family members were joined by Doug Lane, whose wife and son also died in the crash. Rachel Crafton released a statement saying, "Our lives were shattered in a moment, and the grief has been unimaginable." The lawsuit seeks damages for the wrongful deaths of Casey Crafton and others who perished in the collision. The mid-air collision occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. This development comes as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to investigate the cause of the deadly collision. The lawsuit filing marks a significant step in the legal process for the families affected by the tragedy. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*