Elite American figure skaters, as well as two Russian world champions, were onboard a tragic flight that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River. The athletes were returning from a training camp in Wichita, Kansas, after participating in the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The camp serves as a platform for athletes vying for a spot on Team USA in world championships. Russian champions Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were also among the passengers on the flight. Shishkova and Naumov, who had been living in the U.S. since 1998, were coaching skaters that included the Russian national team. Russian spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russian nationals were onboard the flight, expressing condolences for the tragic loss. The incident is still under investigation, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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