Tragic Plane Crash at The Skating Club of Boston

Retired U.S. Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan speaks at The Skating Club of Boston after a deadly plane crash involving members of the organization. President Donald Trump confirms no survivors after an American Airlines jet collides with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The figure skating community mourns the loss of promising young skaters and coaches.

American Airlines Crash in Washington

American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in 67 fatalities, including professional figure skaters. Tonya Harding, an Olympian and former figure skater, expressed condolences for the victims.

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.

Helicopter Collision near Washington, D.C.

A military helicopter collided with a commercial flight near Washington, D.C., resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident involved an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, with no survivors expected. Among the passengers were figure skaters, coaches, and family members returning from a skating event.

Tragic Collision Involving U.S. and Russian Figure Skaters

A tragic collision occurred between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving U.S. and Russian figure skaters. Multiple casualties were reported.