A tragic collision between an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter resulted in a fatal crash into the Potomac River. The plane was carrying figure skaters, coaches, and family members returning from the U.S. national championships. No survivors are expected, with confirmation of 14 figure skaters among the victims.
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred near Reagan National Airport while the aircraft was approaching for landing. The American Airlines flight, carrying 64 passengers, was transporting athletes, coaches, and family members who had recently participated in the U.S. national figure skating championships in Wichita, Kansas.
The helicopter involved in the crash had three people on board and was reportedly on a training flight.According to officials, no survivors are expected. The tragedy has deeply impacted the U.S. figure skating community, with 14 figure skaters, including members of the Skating Club of Boston, confirmed to be among the victims. Among those lost were two coaches, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who were 1994 World Pair Champions. Doug Zeghibe, CEO and Executive Director of the Skating Club of Boston, expressed the club's profound grief, stating, 'Six is a horrific number for us but we're fortunate and grateful it wasn't more than six. This will have long-reaching impacts for our skating community.'The U.S. Figure Skating organization released a statement expressing its devastation over the tragedy, offering condolences to the families and friends of the victims. They confirmed that 'several members' of the skating community were aboard American Airlines Flight 5342. Authorities continue search-and-rescue operations in the icy Potomac River, while the families and friends of those lost grapple with the unimaginable loss. Russian media reported that two Russian figure skaters were on board the flight, and the Russian presidential spokesman expressed condolences to the families and friends of those killed. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact tragedies can have on communities
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