Airplane Collision Tragedy Involving U.S. Figure Skating Community

A tragic airplane collision involving a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport resulted in devastating losses for the figure skating community. This incident hearkened back to a previous airline tragedy that claimed the lives of 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team. The city of Wichita, Kansas, where the athletes were returning from a championship, has experienced its share of tragic aircraft incidents in the past.

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.

American Airlines Plane Collision near D.C.

American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near D.C., with no survivors reported. Figure skater Spencer Lane's social media post raised concerns about his safety as he was on the flight. U.S. Figure Skating confirmed their members were on board.