Tragic Midair Collision in Washington, D.C. Affects Figure Skating Community

A tragic midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an army helicopter over Washington, D.C. has left 14 people with ties to figure skating dead. The figure skating community is devastated by the loss of established coaches, rising stars, and family members of skaters. The crash has deeply impacted the Skating Club of Boston, which lost six people, including two coaches.

U.S. Figure Skating Members on American Airlines Flight

Members of U.S. Figure Skating and the Skating Club of Boston were on an American Airlines flight, and the club held a press conference with alum Nancy Kerrigan.

Tragic plane crash involving members of Skating Club of Boston

Retired U.S. Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan speaks at the Skating Club of Boston after a deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. involving members of the club.