The tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., involving a passenger plane and a military helicopter, has shaken the nation, including former world champions Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.
A tragic midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near D.C.’s Reagan National Airport has left no survivors. 28 bodies have been recovered, including 27 from the plane and one from the Black Hawk helicopter.
The situation is described as “highly complex” due to strong winds, freezing temperatures, and limited visibility. CCTV footage shows a massive flame explosion and both aircraft colliding into the Potomac River.
The tragic crash of a figure skating plane in Wichita, Kansas, has left several skaters, coaches, and family members dead. U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that skaters, their families, friends, and coaches were on board.
Two young figure skaters, two of their parents, and two Russian figure skating coaches were among the victims. The incident will have long-reaching impacts on the community.
Russian skating legends Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, former world champions, have been confirmed dead. The Kremlin confirmed they were aboard a flight, having relocated to the U.S. for coaching.
Russian figure skating coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov have died in a tragic accident in Wichita, US. The couple, who had been married since 1998, had a personal relationship and competed together on the ice until 1998.
Shishkova started skating at 8 and initially trained as a singles skater before switching to pairs and partnering with Naumov. The figure skating community and fans have expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic news, with Ludmila Velikova, their childhood coach, expressing her deep sorrow at the loss.
The figure skating community and fans are holding their memory close and keeping their families in their thoughts as more updates are available.