First Federal Suit Filed in DC Midair Collision: Widow Sues American, US Govt | CNN2.0

⚖️ Nearly eight months after the Potomac midair collision near DCA, the widow of passenger Casey Crafton filed the first federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and negligence against American Airlines, regional carrier PSR, and the US government.
📄 The suit claims defendants knew or should have known the risks in one of the nation’s busiest airspaces, alleges both pilots failed “see and avoid,” and says the Army helicopter flew above the published route altitude.
✈️ A new allegation accuses American of manipulating/abusing the airport arrival‑rate system by adding flights despite near‑miss warnings; American says it will defend itself and supports the NTSB probe.
🛂 FAA response notes steps since the crash: ending the specific helicopter route used that night and establishing procedures to eliminate helicopter traffic near Reagan National, while NTSB’s probable cause is still pending.
🗓️ Final NTSB report is expected early next year; the Army declined comment citing the ongoing investigation and respect for families. �#Hashtags
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