On January 29, 2025, we saw a devastating accident near Washington National Airport (DCA), whereby an Army Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter collided with an American Eagle CRJ-700, leading to 67 fatalities. This is the first crash of a US airliner since 2009, and it’s just horribly tragic.
As you’d expect, airline crashes typically lead to lawsuits, and the first such suit from the family members of one of the deceased has just been filed. What I find interesting is which parties are being sued, since it’s not necessarily what you’d expect.
What I find interesting here is which parties are being sued. While a final report on the crash hasn’t yet been released, we know that a military helicopter crashed into the American Eagle regional jet while it was on approach, and the American Eagle pilots were following instructions. There’s no indication that the American Eagle crew did anything wrong, which contributed materially to this outcome.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
