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The figure skating community is mourning the loss of several athletes after American Airlines flight #5432 crashed into the Potomac River on January 29, 2025, after colliding with a Black Hawk helicopter. Multiple skaters, from both the United States and from Russia<\/a>, were confirmed to have been onboard the plane. The International Skating Union (ISU) released a statement grieving the major loss, noting it is \u201cdeeply shocked by the tragic accident involving an American Airlines flight in Washington, D.C.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are heartbroken to learn that figure skaters, along with their families, friends, and coaches, are understood to be among those on board,\u201d the ISU acknowledged. \u201cOur thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. Figure skating is more than a sport \u2014 it\u2019s a close-knit family \u2014 and we stand together. We remain in close contact with U.S. Figure Skating and offer our full support during this incredibly difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more about the tragedy below and get updates about the U.S. figure skaters.<\/p>\n ISU Statement \u2013 American Airlines flight<\/p>\n The International Skating Union (ISU) and the global skating community are deeply shocked by the tragic accident involving an American Airlines flight in Washington, D.C. last night. We are heartbroken to learn that Figure Skaters, along\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/pjgckj6YgJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ISU Figure Skating (@ISU_Figure) January 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In a statment obtained by ESPN<\/a>, U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that multiple Americans were on the plane that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter.<\/p>\n \u201cU.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.,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims\u2019 families closely in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n The names of the U.S. figure skaters onboard AA flight #5432 have not been disclosed. Multiple outlets reported that they were youth skaters from a development camp in Wichita, Kansas. From January 20 to January 26, the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships were held in Wichita.<\/p>\n\n
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