Plane and Blackhawk helicopter crash in Washington DC

[Coco]

What rfisher said. I have no words, it's all so horrible.

 

[Lanie]

And my prayers as well to the first responders.

 

[skatfan]

Indeed, Many prayers for all the family members, friends, and others, who have folks who were on that flight. Prayers for the rescue, workers, the chaplains, and all who are trying to help those who are trying to find out what happened.

This certainly is going to affect the tone for worlds in Boston. I can’t imagine that it won’t be addressed somehow.

 

[bellezza_fiore]

It breaks my heart when I think about the excitement and accomplishment those young skaters and their families had during the Nationals and the NDC, and now being in this horrible situation. Prayers for all the people involved in this tragic accident.

 

[Karen-W]

Indeed, Many prayers for all the family members, friends, and others, who have folks who were on that flight. Prayers for the rescue, workers, the chaplains, and all who are trying to help those who are trying to find out what happened.

This certainly is going to affect the tone for worlds in Boston. I can’t imagine that it won’t be addressed somehow.

I hope there is a moment of silence before the 2nd day of competition at Euros gets under way.

 

[Interludes]

This article has a quote from Luke Wang, stating that US Figure Skating texted skaters after the crash.

 

[Jayar]

This is devastating. The Development Camp kids sat in front of the media area in Wichita and they were having so much fun.

 

[DE93]

This is devastating. The Development Camp kids sat in front of the media area in Wichita and they were having so much fun.

They were the highlight of the event - so excited to be there and throw stuffies for their favourite skaters I'm at a loss for words. Heartsick for the friends and families and US skating community.

 

[miffy]

OMG no, this is so devastating

Thinking of everyone involved and their loved ones. And everyone in the US skating community

 

[Lanie]

They were the highlight of the event - so excited to be there and throw stuffies for their favourite skaters I'm at a loss for words. Heartsick for the friends and families and US skating community.

They were having the time of their lives. I had so much fun talking to the kids.

 

[Ananas Astra]

According to the Russian fs Telegram channel, Shishkova and Naumov were on the plane.

ETA: Jon Maravilla apparently missed the flight.

 

[misskarne]

According to the Russian fs Telegram channel, Shishkova and Naumov were on the plane.

ETA: Jon Maravilla apparently missed the flight.

You mean Maxim Naumov?

 

[Orm Irian]

You mean Maxim Naumov?

Vadim Naumov, according to the Guardian's summary.

Washington DC plane crash: rescuers search Potomac river for survivors after plane collides with military helicopter – live

Passenger jet with 64 onboard collides midair with military Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington national airport

www.theguardian.com

 

[myhoneyhoney]

All three or husband and wife? Omg

 

[Interludes]

I was just watching one of the news live feeds and they came through with a statement from US Figure Skating confirming that there were skaters and coaches on the flight. Also on NBCNews.

 

[Ananas Astra]

All three or husband and wife? Omg

All three according to the TG channel.

 

[Orm Irian]

All three or husband and wife? Omg

The Reuters report only names Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.

 

[Karen-W]

I was sent a DM on X by one of the first people who reported that Shishkova & Naumov were on the flight - that person told me Max was not on the flight, he had already returned to Boston.

There is at least one IG story out there that identifies specific skaters by IG handle.

 

[Yuri]

Here's very sad news from the Daily Mail. TASS in Russia is also confirming the Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were on the flight. This was just reported on Fox News as well without naming the married skaters who were on the plane.

World champion figure skaters were on board American Airlines jet

Russian skaters Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were aboard the American Airlines plane that crashed near Reagan Washington National Airport, Russian media reports.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I grew up in and still live in the greater Baltimore-Washington area, so I am terrified as to whom else I may know.

 

[Karen-W]

Fox is also reporting the confirmation from USFS and the TASS news about Shishkova & Naumov.

 

[misskarne]

I hope Max has a lot of friends around him right now.

And I think we must be prepared that it could be as many as half the jet's passengers are in the skating community. If the numbers are correct on how many skaters were on the plane, plus family, plus coaches...

 

[Sylvia]

I hope Max has a lot of friends around him right now.

He does (from what I've been told).

 

[Karen-W]

I suppose, at this point, this thread could probably be moved to GSD, now that we have confirmation from USFS about there being skaters on board.

 

[elka_sk8]

This is so awful. My heart goes out to everyone on the flight and their loved ones.

 

[Buzz]

So sorry to the victims and their loved ones.

 

[skipaway]

The most horrifying and sad news to wake up to this morning. All are in my prayers. My condolences to all on FSU as this truly hits our community in the worst way.

 

[cholla]

I hope there is a moment of silence before the 2nd day of competition at Euros gets under way.

We just had it.

 

[Karen-W]

We just had it.

Chris gave very nice remarks to start the stream. Hard to feel much joy watching skating right now. I hope the Euros skaters who knew or trained in DC and Boston are able to focus today.

 

[canbelto]

Holy shit. Did not expect this after going to bed early. This is beyond horrible.

 

[PRlady]

I got a local text from authorities about a ground stop at Reagan and then went to sleep not thinking it was anything big. This is horrific. And reminding me of 1982 which I remember so well….