Skating Community mourns the victims of a deadly aircraft collision: “In the loss for words”
Members Community of Sliding Figures They spoke after the American Airlines flight tragically collided with a military helicopter late Washington on Wednesday night, DC, leaving all 67 on the ship of both aircraft, probably dead.
Our figure sliding He announced a statement that confirms that “several members of our skating community” was on board. The organization announced that they were returning home from a development camp that takes place after the American Skating Championship in Wichiti, Kansas, which ended on Sunday.
“We are relaxed with this unspeakable tragedy and hold well the family of victims in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and publish more information on how it becomes available.”
The police helicopter of the American Park Flying across the Potomac River near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Carolyn Kaste/AP Photo)
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Wichita Lily Wu Mayor did not confirm how many US skating members on board Flight 5342 During a press conference on Thursday morning.
“It really was an honor to have Future Olympians And those who are at the highest level of competition to skate figures, right here in our capital, “she said.
“We were so excited that we have the opportunity to host the national championship, and even yesterday I had people as they tell me how wonderful the last few days have been with additional individuals who have entered our community, whether we look at or participate. So, our community was is really excited and grateful that everything went well with the championship.
The American flag is flying, while working with search and rescue teams, after a US Eagle 5342 and Black Hawk helicopter collision, which crashed into the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia on January 30, 2025. (Eduardo Munoz/Reuters)
The first respondents switched to efforts to recover in Rijeka Potomac after it was believed that there were no survivors. There were 60 passengers and four crew members and three soldiers on the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
An American figure slider says he was forbidden to fly with a military helicopter
“This is hearty,” the US -based slider wrote Josphine Lee in the post on her Instagram stories. “My thoughts and prayers come out to everyone on the flight, including skaters, coaches and parents.”
American skater Josephine Lee called a deadly plane in Washington, DC, “heart” in post on social networks. (William Purnell-Hagn Pictures)
Team USA pair Luke Wang slider shared similar feelings in the post on X.
“Praying for all those on the flight from Wichite to DC. Among the passengers were skates and coaches. Absolutely cardiac.”
Several other American skaters teams also headed for social media.
“Words cannot understand the fear and sadness I feel from this event,” the Kings in the pair of American junior champion Hana Maria Aboian said early Thursday morning. “It’s absolutely scary and I pray that all athletes, coaches and everyone on board be safe and healthy.”
“I lose words … I can’t even explain how devastated I am because of the loss of amazing people who were on this flight. I send prayer to their families and the skating community,” Starr Andrews said.
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Stars Starsr Andrews coupler mourned the tragic loss in the post on social networks, adding that she was “loss for words”. All 67 people on the flight of flight and a helicopter are assumed to be dead. (Adam Cairns-USA Today Sports)
The International Skating Union also posted a statement.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Skating is more than a sport-this is close to the family and we stand together. We are in close contact with us skating and providing our full support during this incredibly difficult time,” the statement read partly .
Two former Olympians, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, were believed to be among the victims of the plane crash, Kremlin confirmed.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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