Tragic Wrongful Death Over Washington, DC: Fatal Mid Air Collision Between Passenger Plane and Military Helicopter
A midair collision occurred near Washington, D.C., when an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River on the evening of January 29, 2025. The accident claimed the lives of all 64 people aboard the airplane and three soldiers in the helicopter. Emergency responders recovered 28 bodies, with search efforts continuing. This wrongful death airplane accident raises critical questions about aviation safety, liability, and legal recourse for the victims’ families.