WASHINGTON (AP) — The government admitted Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Army played a role in causing the collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk helicopter near the nation’s capital, leading to the deaths of 67 individuals. The official response to the first lawsuit filed by one of the victims’ families indicated that the government is liable for the crash partly due to procedural violations by the air traffic controller involved that night. However, the lawsuit suggested that both the pilots of the jet and the helicopter may share responsibility. The airlines involved, American Airlines and its regional partner, PSA Airlines, have also been named in the suit but have filed motions to dismiss their involvement. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the icy waters of the Potomac River after it was reported that the helicopter entered the flight path of the regional jet as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, located just across the river from D.C. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, while three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. Robert Clifford, an attorney representing the family of one of the victims, Casey Crafton, indicated that the families and their legal counsel would thoroughly review the new legal filings. He emphasized that the government’s acknowledgment of shared responsibility was an important step, and assertions have been made that the investigation will continue to hold all responsible parties accountable, with keen eyes on the additional findings expected from a January 26 NTSB hearing.