A tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., resulted in the deaths of all 64 people on board, including members of the U.S. Figure Skating team, military personnel, and civilians from various countries.
A tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of all 64 people on board, including prominent figures from the American figure skating world, military personnel , and civilians. The American Airlines flight collided mid-air with a military helicopter, plummeting into the Potomac River. Among the victims were two Chinese nationals, a Philippine National Police officer, and several members of the U.S. Figure Skating team, including Olympic hopefuls, coaches, and family members.
The identities of many victims have yet to be officially released, leaving families and communities grappling with the devastating loss.The captain of the flight, Jonathan Campos, a veteran pilot with American Airlines, was identified by a colleague. The first officer, whose name was not immediately released, was set to marry in the fall, according to his father. The U.S. Figure Skating community is reeling from the loss of several members, including skater Spencer Lane and his mother, Molly, skater Jinna Han and her mother, Jin, as well as coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, a married couple who were world champion pairs figure skaters from Russia in the 1990s. The Skating Club of Boston CEO Doug Zeghibe confirmed the deaths of six members from his club in Norwood, Massachusetts.The news of the crash has sent shockwaves through the figure skating world. Skating legend Nancy Kerrigan expressed her grief, noting the close-knit nature of the community. Former skaters and commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir paid tribute to the victims during the European Figure Skating Championships. The International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach offered his condolences to the families and athletes affected by the tragedy. The Chinese embassy in the U.S. confirmed the deaths of at least two Chinese nationals, expressing deep grief and offering condolences. The Philippine National Police identified the officer on board as Police Colonel Pergentino N. Malabed, who was on an official visit to the U.S. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing
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