Families of Those Killed in Black Hawk Collision with Jet Want More 'Openness, Compassion' from Army
Military.com | By Thomas Novelly
Updated July 11, 2025 at 12:20 pm | Published July 10, 2025 at 6:28pm ET
Family members who lost loved ones when a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair in Washington, D.C., in January said in a letter that Army leadership is failing to take accountability and be transparent with those who are still mourning from the tragedy.
The letter, posted publicly Wednesday, is addressed to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and calls on the service to communicate directly with the families in the wake of the crash, as well as designate a point person to keep them notified of steps in several ongoing probes related to the circumstances of the collision.
"We understand that legal and procedural considerations may complicate engagement with families," relatives of those who died on American Eagle Flight 5342 wrote. "However, the unprecedented nature of this tragedy calls for a higher standard of openness, compassion and leadership worthy of public trust."
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