Nancy Kerrigan mourns six figure skaters lost in DC plane crash

Nancy Kerrigan, a figure skating icon, expressed deep sorrow following a tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., which claimed the lives of several members of the U.S. Figure Skating community, including six from her Skating Club of Boston. The crash involved an American Airlines flight colliding with a military helicopter, resulting in 60 passenger and crew fatalities. Kerrigan emphasized the strength and resilience needed to endure such tragedies, urging people to cherish their loved ones. Other skating legends, such as Tonya Harding and Tenley Albright, also shared condolences, highlighting the community's loss. The victims were returning from a development camp after the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The tragic event recalls past aviation disasters that have impacted the figure skating world, reinforcing the sport's resilience.