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Attorneys at Patrick Malone & Associates have extensive experience suing the federal government, including the Army. We know the local claims representatives of the Army and have prosecuted several successful claims against the Army.  Our law firm stands ready to help any families of the victims in the claims process against the United States government for compensation for the deaths. We will do this without any out-of-pocket expenses for the families.

On January 29, 2025, a passenger jet – American Airlines Flight 5342 – traveling from Wichita, Kansas to Reagan National collided midair with a Black Hawk helicopter operated by the United States Army.  The passenger plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members on a flight.  There were no survivors.  The crash happened three days after the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships – the most prestigious annual event on the American figure skating calendar, which was held in Wichita.  Several competitive figure skaters and their companions, including retired champions, athletic coaches and family members were on board.  Among the casualties were Spencer Lane and his mother Christine Lane.  Spencer was a figure skater and member of the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, Massachusetts.  Jinna Han, another member of the Skating Club of Boston, and her mother, Jin Han, were also on board.  In addition, two renowned Russian former figure skaters, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who served as coaches for the Skating Club of Boston, also perished in the crash.

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Our firm is currently investigating lawsuits for the victims of this crash.  Contact us for a free and confidential consultation at 202-742-1500.