American Airlines Flight Features U.S. Figure Skaters – One America News Network

January 30, 2025 TruthUSA

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 30: Emergency response teams investigate the site of the American Airlines aircraft that crashed into the Potomac River while approaching Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025. The flight from Wichita, Kansas struck a military helicopter midair as it was nearing its destination. Reports indicate that none of the 67 individuals aboard either aircraft survived. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) — Emergency response teams investigate the site of the American Airlines aircraft that crashed into the Potomac River while approaching Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025. The flight from Wichita, Kansas struck a military helicopter midair as it was nearing its destination. Reports indicate that none of the 67 individuals aboard either aircraft survived. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

OAN’s Chloe Hauxwell
11:35 AM – Thursday, January 30, 2025

Among the passengers on the ill-fated American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter were notable U.S. figure skaters and their coaches.

Early Thursday morning, U.S. Figure Skating released a statement confirming that several athletes and coaches were aboard the flight.

“It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge that some of our figure skaters, along with their families, friends, and coaches, were among the passengers on the flight,” U.S. Figure Skating expressed in a statement. “Our thoughts are with all those grieving this tragedy.”

“Figure skating is more than just a sport — it is a family, and we stand united.”

U.S. Figure Skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a helicopter yesterday evening in Washington, D.C. These athletes, coaches, and family members were returning home from the National…

— U.S. Figure Skating (@USFigureSkating) January 30, 2025

Meanwhile, the Kremlin has verified that Russian-born coaches and former world champions Evgenia Shishkova, aged 53, and Vadim Naumov, aged 56, were also on the flight.

The International Olympic Committee expressed their condolences following the incident.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic air accident in Washington DC. On behalf of the IOC, and personally, I extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected, which we understand may include Olympians, young athletes, and their support staff. Our thoughts are with all the…

— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) January 30, 2025

Doug Zeghibe, Chief Executive at the Skating Club of Boston, also shared his sorrow regarding the loss of some community members.

“This tragedy will have far-reaching effects on our community,” he stated during an emotional news conference.

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