URGENT: Widow Sues After D.C.-Area Plane Crash, Demands Justice for Tragic Loss.

Breaking News: Widow Sues After D.C.-Area Plane Crash A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Rachel Crafton, the widow 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 Blackhawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. on January 29, 2025. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., names American Airlines as a defendant and seeks justice for the tragic loss of her husband. "Casey was a devoted father and husband, and we built a beautiful life together," Rachel Crafton said in prepared remarks. "Our lives were shattered in a moment, and the grief has been unimaginable." The January 29 crash was one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent U.S. history. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still investigating the cause of the collision. This lawsuit marks the first wrongful death suit filed by a family member of the victims. Rachel Crafton and her brother, Dailey Crafton, were joined by Doug Lane, whose wife and son also died in the crash, to address reporters on Wednesday. The case is now before U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. A hearing date has not been set. 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.*