D.C. Plane Crash Kills Over 60, Shockwaves Hit Skating Community

A tragic collision between an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., resulted in the death of all passengers on board, including more than a dozen members of the figure skating community. Among the victims were renowned skaters and coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, along with 14 other skaters returning from a championship. This incident has deeply affected the tight-knit figure skating community, drawing parallels to the 1961 crash that claimed 18 members of the U.S. figure skating team. The crash has prompted emotional responses from skaters across the nation, who remember their lost friends and colleagues. Bodies are still being recovered from the Potomac River, with at least 40 retrieved so far, as families and communities mourn the devastating loss. Indiana Senator Jim Banks expressed his condolences, highlighting the impact on the community and the nation.