The families of two Kansas natives who died in the Jan. 29 collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C., have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, claiming the tragedy could have been prevented.

Kansas City-area attorney Mike Radar, a partner at Bartimus, Frickleton, Robertson, Rader Law Firm, is representing the families.

He said the crash that killed all passengers and crew aboard the Wichita-to-D.C. flight resulted from negligence by multiple parties.

"What happened was tragic of epic proportions, but it was completely avoidable," Radar said.

The lawsuit targets American Airlines, its regional carrier PSA, and the federal government.

Radar argues that American Airlines was aware of the dangers associated with the flight path bu

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