American Eagle - helicopter collision

[Tlcooper44]

I posted this in the Toronto crash thread, but I should also post it here (it’s a little surreal to have to specify which regional jet crash you’re referring to…)

Philip Greenspun is a friend, retired Delta CRJ pilot, a helicopter instructor, and guest lecturer at MIT for ground school. He’s also a former Pilatus PC-12 instructor of mine. I trust what he says regarding this crash - though it was written much closer to the event, with likely a little less info. Still informative nonetheless.

https://philip.greenspun.com/blog/2025/01/29/reagan-national-airport-blackhawk-crj-crash/

 

[Rover]

Family of DC plane crash victim files $250M claims against FAA, Army

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connectic...e-crash-victim-files-claims-against-faa-army/

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The family of one of the 67 victims of a helicopter and plane crash on Jan. 29 near Washington, D.C., filed two legal claims against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Army on Tuesday.

The claims were filed on behalf of the widow and children of Casey Crafton, 40, of Salem. He died as a result of the crash, leaving behind his wife of 16 years, Rachel, and three young sons.

The pre-case claims were filed by the family of Crafton, according to Robert A. Clifford, the lawyer representing them. Clifford said he had also asked several companies associated with the crash to preserve evidence.