The Connecticut family of a father of three killed last month in a midair plane crash over Washington, D.C., is suing federal regulators and the Army, claiming negligence led to the fatal collision, their attorney announced.

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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.

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Army Over DC Aircraft Crash The wife of a Connecticut man who died in last month's collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National ...

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The family of a Connecticut man killed in the Washington DC plane crash last month has filed a 250-million-dollar claim against federal agencies. Casey Crafton of Salem,

The $250 million pre-case claim was filed by Clifford Law Offices on behalf of the family of Casey Crafton from Connecticut, who was one of the passengers on the flight. It also appears to be the first legal action to be taken as a result of the crash.

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The wife of a Connecticut man who died in last month’s collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C, has filed what are believed to be the first legal claims over the crash that killed 67 people.