A family is suing American Airlines for $250 million after losing their father in the crash that occurred on January 29 at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.
After the collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane that resulted in the deaths of 67 people, a family is suing the airline for $250 million after losing their father in the tragedy.
The aircraft collided over the Potomac River. The investigation into the causes of the tragedy is still ongoing.
Clifford Law Offices has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Army on behalf of the victim’s family, Casey Crafton, 40, who died in the crash.
“Casey was an amazing human being. He was generous, a loving husband and father. They will suffer this loss for the rest of their lives, which will never be the same,” said Bob Clifford, the family’s attorney.
Crafton had three children with his wife Rachel, whom he had been married to for 16 years. He was on a business trip and had a layover in Washington on the day of the American Airlines plane crash.
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), reported in a statement to ABC News that the helicopter crew may have received incorrect information about the altitude.
“We are investigating the possibility that there could have been incorrect data,” Homendy said. She mentioned that the helicopter may not have received the proximity alert from the plane.
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