The members of the figure skating community clashed tragicly with the Army helicopter at Washington DC late on Wednesday, and all 67 were mounted on both aircraft and probably died. 。
US figure skating has issued a statement confirming that “several members of our skating community” are on a flight. The organization said that he was returning from the development camps to be held after the US Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas, which ended on Sunday.
“We are devastating by tragedy that cannot be described in this word, keeping the victim's family closely in our hearts. We continue to monitor the situation and disclose more information as it is available. ”
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, a helicopter in a US park will fly over the Potomac River near the Ronal Dragan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. (CAROLYN KASTER/AP photo)
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Mayor Wichita, Lily Wou, did not confirm the number of members of our figure skating on a press conference on Thursday morning.
“It was really honorable to have a future Olympic player and the people at the highest competitive level of figure skating in our capital,” she said.
“We were very excited to have the opportunity to hold the National Championship. Even yesterday, how many people who have participated in the community have seen or participated in the last few days. I was really excited about what was wonderful.
The U.S. flag will fly after a search rescue team, after a collision of the US Egre -Flight 5342 in the United States and the Black Hawk Helicopter, which collided with the Potmax River in Arlington, Virginia on January 30, 2025. (Eduardomnos/Reuters)
The first respondent was believed that there was no survivor, and then switched to a recovery effort on the Potomac River. 60 passengers and four crews were on a flight, and there were three soldiers in the UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter.
American figure skaters say that he was forbidden from the flight he collided with the Army helicopter.
“This is a sad pain,” said Team USA figure skater Josphine Lee, wrote in the post on the Instagram story. “My thoughts and prayers go to everyone in flight, such as skaters, coaches, and parents.”
US figure skater Josephnli called “Sad” in social media posts of Washington DC's fatal airplane collision. (WILLIAM PURNELL-IMAGN image)
TEAM USA Pair Sketer Catal One shared similar emotions in X posts.
“I pray for everyone who is flying from Wichita to DC. There were skaters and coaches among the passengers. It is absolutely painful.”
Several other teams US figure skaters also participated in social media.
“I can't guess the fear and sadness I feel from this event in words,” said Hanamaria Avoyn, a junior champion in the United States, said early in Thursday. “It's absolutely terrible, so I pray for all athletes, coaches, and everyone to be safe and healthy.”
“I have lost my words … I can't even explain how much I feel devastated in the loss of the wonderful people on this flight. I send prayers to their family and figure skating community. “Masu,” said Starand Ryu.
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The US Figure Star Star Anrys lamented tragic losses in social media posts and added that they have lost their words. It is presumed that all 67 people on the flight and helicopter are dead. (Adam Cairns-USA TODAY SPORTS)
The International Skating Union also issued a statement.
“Our idea is with all the people influenced by this tragedy. Figure skating is more than sports, a close family, and we stand together,” The statement is the statement. I read it partially.
Kremlin has confirmed that two former Olympic players, Evgenia Shishikoba and Vadim Naumov were also considered one of the victims of the CRASH of the plane.
AP communication has contributed to this report.
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