A Plane Crash Devastates The Figure Skating Community—Again
Sarah Hughes explains how the plane crash near Washington DC has impacted the tight-knit figure skating community.
U.S. Figure Skating CEO Now Says 28 Members of Skating Community Died in D.C. Plane Crash: 'They Were Beloved'
Almost half of the passengers on board the American Airlines plane that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter were members of the figure skating community, with the U.S. Figure Skating CEO confirming that 28 people were killed.
In figure skating community, grief of plane crash spans geography and generations
As the figure skating community grappled with the deaths of more than 15 skaters, coaches and parents, the grief was felt across the world.
Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
‘Legacy on Ice’ figure skating benefit set for March 2 in Washington, D.C.
“Legacy on Ice,” a figure skating tribute, will be held March 2 in Washington, D.C., to support the families and loved ones affected by the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash last Wednesday. The event, announced by Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Entertainment Gang and U.S. Figure Skating, will be at Capital One Arena.
'Hearts are heavy': 14 members of figure skating community among victims of DC plane crash
Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.
New Jersey figure skating community holds vigil in Hackensack for plane crash victims
The tight-knit New Jersey ice skating community mourned together for the D.C. plan crash victims at a memorial vigil held at the Hackensack Ice House.
Figure Skating-Top American Skaters to Feature in Benefit for Plane Crash Families
Many of America's top figure skaters will gather in Washington D.C. for a live "Legacy on Ice" tribute show to support families impacted by the January 29 plane crash that killed young skaters returning home from a training camp.
Olympic figure skaters to honor DC plane crash victims in tribute show
Champion figure skaters are coming together for a tribute show called "Legacy on Ice" to honor the victims of the American Airlines plane crash.
Figure skating champions to perform at benefit for D.C. plane crash
The March 2 event at Capital One Arena will feature current U.S. figure skating champions as well as retired gold medalists.
Figure skating benefit for victims of D.C. plane crash set for March
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
US figure skating treads an unfortunately familiar ground: Rebuilding after aviation tragedy
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Figure skating-Papadakis, Hubbell to skate together to promote same-sex pairs in competition
Retired Olympic champions Madison Hubbell and Gabriella Papadakis plan to skate together at events in a bid to help pave the ...
Nearly half of passengers on fatal flight were members of figure skating community
In a tribute video posted on social media, U.S. Figure Skating identified 11 skaters as being among the victims along with ...
Remembering 28 U.S. figure skating community members who died on flight 5342
The 28 U.S. figure skating community members who died included athletes, parents and coaches across five clubs.
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