DC Plane Crash Kills 67, Including Figure Skaters

A tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night resulted in the deaths of all 64 passengers and crew aboard an American Airlines flight, including rising figure skating star Spencer Lane and his mother, Christine. Spencer's father, Douglas Lane, remembered him as a talented and dedicated athlete who was rapidly ascending in the world of figure skating after being inspired by Olympic champion Nathan Chen. Similarly, 28-year-old co-pilot Sam Lilley was also killed in the collision with a military helicopter, prompting his father, Tim Lilley, to mourn the loss while seeking clarity on the incident, which he attributed to a possible error by the military aircraft. The collision occurred during a training exercise for the helicopter, with initial reports confirming that all aboard both aircraft are feared dead. The skating community is reeling from the loss of Spencer and other affiliated skaters, while Douglas Lane emphasized the love and support they received from their Rhode Island community. The investigation into the crash is ongoing as families cope with the profound tragedy.