A commercial airliner and an Army helicopter collided near Washington D.C., resulting in the deaths of all passengers and crew. Among the victims were prominent Russian figure skating coaches, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, and multiple skaters returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
A tragic accident involving a commercial airliner and an Army helicopter has claimed the lives of all onboard. The American Airlines flight, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, collided with the Blackhawk helicopter, which had three soldiers on board, and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday. Rescue efforts have been tragically shifted to recovery operations, with officials stating there are no survivors.
The commercial flight, originating from Wichita, Kansas, after the conclusion of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, included several figure skaters, coaches, and their families heading back home. Among the victims were two renowned Russian figure skating coaches, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who were pairs world champions in 1994. The couple, known for their Olympic appearances and coaching roles at the Skating Club of Boston, were returning from a development camp following the championships.Their son, Maxim Naumov, a competitive figure skater representing the U.S., is reportedly devastated by the news. The Kremlin confirmed the presence of Russian citizens on the flight and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. U.S. Figure Skating released a statement mourning the loss and offering support to the bereaved families. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will be investigating the cause of the crash
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