Tragic Plane Crash Involving Elite Figure Skaters
A tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C. claimed the lives of elite figure skaters, coaches, and family members returning from a competition. Among the victims were Russian coaches Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, who were key figures in the figure skating community. The crash has deeply impacted the skating world, echoing a historic tragedy in 1961 involving the entire U.S. figure skating team.