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31-01-2025
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Who were the victims in the DC plane crash? Figure skaters react to tragedy
Officials believe no one survived the crash involving an American Airlines passenger plane with an Army helicopter. On Wednesday, just before 9 p.m. ET, American Airlines Flight 5342 was involved in a mid-air collision near the Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C., American Airlines said in a statement. On board the plane was 60 passengers and four crew members. The helicopter, a Black Hawk helicopter, carried three passengers, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting. The crash occurred above the Potomac River. The plane was traveling from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, D.C., when the crash occurred, according to American Airlines. DC plane crash live updates: Latest on victims, NTSB investigation into cause of crash The following list is incomplete, as many of the victims' names had not been released to the public as of Friday morning. American Airlines staff: Jonathan J. Campos, 34, pilot Samuel Lilley, 28, co-pilot Danasia Brown Elder, flight attendant Ian Epstein, flight attendant Skating Club of Boston: Jinna Han, 13, a skater, and her mother, Jin Han Spencer Lane, 16, a skater, and his mother, Christine Evgeniya Shishkova, 52, and Vadim Naumov, 55, two coaches and champion skaters from Russia Other skaters Cory Haynos, an adolescent skater from Northern Virginia, and his parents Stephanie and Roger Olivia Ter, 12, a skater from Maryland Brielle Magdalena Beyer, 12, a skater, and her mother Justyna, 42 Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov, 46, coach Angela Yang and Sean Kay, skaters coached by Kirsanov Group returning from Kansas duck-hunting trip Michael Stovall, 40 Jesse Pitcher, 30 Five others yet to be publicly identified Others Grace Maxwell, 29, a student at Cedarville University in Ohio Asra Hussain Raza, 26, a Washington, D.C.-based consultant and the daughter of Indian immigrants Kiah Duggins, civil rights attorney Sarah Lee Best, 33, and Elizabeth Anne Keys, 33, law associates Casey Crafton Pergentino N. Malabed, director of its Supply Management Division for the Philippine National Police Vikesh Patel, a GE Aerospace employee from Cincinnati Black Hawk helicopter crew Ryan O'Hara, 29, Crew Chief Andrew Eaves, Chief Warrant Officer 2 A third soldier who was in the helicopter has yet to be publicly identified The devastating toll this flight took on the figure skating community became more evident as reactions from the sport's biggest names began to trickle out on social media. Former Olympic silver medalist Ashley Wagner, former Olympic gold medalist and NBC figure skating analyst Tara Lipinski and her NBC partner and former figure skater Johnny Weir were among those to post their thoughts and prayers on Instagram. Wagner posted a message on her Instagram Story that read: 'My heart breaks for my skating family today. I can't put into words what this feeling is – I'm horrified, heartbroken, devastated and shocked. It makes you realize that 'my heart goes out to' and 'condolences to the families' simply are not enough.' Lipinski shared a screenshot of a news article by People with a message on her Instagram Story: "It's unimaginable the loss. We will mourn their loss and ALWAYS remember them. My heart is with all the families affected- that part I have no words for. 'Strength' and 'love' won't do it justice. So many of our own were on this tragic flight and my heart aches, for them and for everyone part of this devastating accident.' Johnny Weir also posted his reaction on Instagram Story. Included with a screenshot of a BBC news article was the following message: 'I'm praying for everyone affected by this tragic accident. Members of our skating family were on that flight returning home from Nationals in Wichita. We mourn their loss and pray for their families & loved ones.' Weir also made a post reading, "May we shine a light on them. May we mourn them. May we always remember them." Wednesday's crash also prompted a response from former Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding. She was left stunned, just like everyone else affiliated with the sport. Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said in a statement offering condolences that some on board the flight may have been Olympians. Reigning world and national champion men's figure skater Ilia Malinin wrote on Instagram: "I'm heartbroken by the tragic loss of my fellow skaters in this devastating accident. The figure skating community is a family, and this loss is beyond words." Nancy Kerrigan, the Olympic figure skater and a Skating Club of Boston alum, was overcome with emotions when speaking about the tragedy during a news conference alongside programs officials Thursday. "I've never seen someone love skating as much as these two, and that's why I think it hurts so much," Kerrigan said of Lane and Hahn. "... When you find out you know some of the people on the plane, it's even a bigger blow." Doug Zeghibe, the chief executive for the Skating Club of Boston, said in a briefing Thursday that "to the best of our knowledge," 14 skaters returning from the development camp in Wichita were involved in the crash, including Jinna Han and her mother Jin; Spencer Lane and his mother Christine, and coaches Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, former Russian world champion figure skaters who were married. "This will have long-reaching impacts for our skating community," Zeghibe told reporters. — USA TODAY and the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: DC plane crash update: Figure skating victims, soldiers presumed dead
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31-01-2025
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Who are the victims of the DC plane crash?
Recovery operations are still under way in Washington DC, after an American Airlines plane from Kansas carrying 64 people onboard collided with a military helicopter, manned by three personnel, on Wednesday night. The victims include top figure skaters from the US and Russia, a young pilot, flight attendants, and a lawyer travelling home on her birthday. Here are some of the people believed to have been on board the helicopter and the plane. Jonathan J. Campos The plane's captain Jonathan J. Campos had dreamed of being a pilot since he was three, his aunt told the New York Times. "I think he wanted to be free, and be able to fly and soar like a bird," said Beverly Lane. Mr Campos, 34, was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and had worked for PSA Airlines for eight years, she added. Sam Lilley The father of 28-year-old pilot Sam Lilley said that he was engaged to be married and "was just at the prime of his life". Tim Lilley told NewsNation that his son got his piloting license in only a few years because he "pursued it with a vigor". "Sam's right with Jesus, and I know where he's going," he said. His sister Tiffany Gibson called him "an amazing person". "He loved people. He loved adventure. He loved traveling," she told ABC News. "He was so young, and he was excited about life and his future and getting a dog and a house and kids. And it's just, this is just tragic." Ian Epstein Virginia resident Ian Epstein was a flight attendant on the plane, his family said, and was known for his ability to make people smile and was "full of life". "He loved being a flight attendant because he truly enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. But his true love was his family," the statement continued. Epstein, 53, was a father, stepfather, husband, and brother, the family said, adding that he will be "truly missed". Danasia Elder Danasia Elder was also working as a flight attendant, her family have told US media in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her brother-in-law Brandon Payne paid tribute to her, calling her "full of life". "She was a great wife, a great parent, a great friend," Payne said. "She was very bright, very smart... This flight attendant thing was kind of like one of her dreams she wanted to do." He said that he is proud of his sister-in-law for pursuing her dreams, and said she "would want y'all do the same thing she did". "Chase your dreams, no matter what. Don't let nothing scare you, push you away. Just believe in yourself, believe in God, and follow the path," Live: Follow the latest updates What we know so far about the plane crash BBC Verify analyses moments before collision Watch: The scene in DC after moment of impact Ryan O'Hara Ryan O'Hara, 29, was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the passenger plane, according to CBS News. He leaves behind a wife and one-year-old son, his local Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program said in a social media post confirming his death. O'Hara is "fondly remembered as a guy who would fix things around the ROTC gym as well as a vital member of the rifle team," the post said. Andrew Eaves Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Eaves was killed in the collision. Paying tribute to her husband, Carrie Eaves confirmed he was one of the pilots of the Blackhawk helicopter. "We ask that you pray for our family and friends and for all the other families that are suffering today. We ask for peace while we grieve," she wrote on social media. Spencer Lane and Christine Lane Ice skater Spencer Lane, 16, died alongside his mother Christine Lane, 49, and were among at least 14 athletes and coaches who died while returning from a skate camp in Wichita. His father told local media his son was "a force of nature" who showed "drive and tenacity" to the sport. "He trained at the Skating Club of Boston five days a week and attended high school online and just committed himself to it," Douglas Lane said. He added that his wife was "a creative powerhouse" who would do anything for her children. Jinna Han and Jin Han Jinna Han, 13, had also travelled to the skate camp with her mother, Jin. In a 2022 interview, Jinna told a news network in her Massachusetts hometown that she was excited to watch the Olympics. "It's just so exciting," Jinna Han said. "It's like, who's going to win, what's going to happen, because anything can happen at the Olympics." Doug Zeghibe of the Skating Club of Boston called Jin "wonderful, pleasant, polite" person. "Never a discouraging word," he said. "Always appreciative, always supportive of not just Jinna, her daughter, but every athlete. Just role model parents in your sport, and you don't always get that." Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov The deaths of beloved ice skating coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who are Russian, were confirmed by the Kremlin. Renowned skating coach and friend Rafael Arutyunyan told CNN that he had made his athletes train in silence after the crash as a mark of a respect. "I know all these coaches," he said. "All of our community was respectful to them and liked them, so I feel it's they'll stay with us forever." Olivia Ter Twelve-year-old Olivia Ter from Maryland was among the US figure skaters aboard the flight, local officials confirmed. "Olivia not only excelled in figure skating programs but inspired others through her talent, determination and sportsmanship," Prince George's County Parks and Recreation said in a statement reported by CBS News. "The impact of Olivia's life will continue to resonate in our youth sports community, and she will be sorely missed," said Bill Tyler, the director of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Cory Haynos, Roger Haynos and Stephanie Branton Haynos Cory Haynos was travelling home from the US Ice Skating Championships with his parents, Roger Haynos and Stephanie Branton Haynos, a family member wrote on social media. "Roger has always inspired me by his absolute love for his family and dedication to providing only the best for his wife and kids," Matthew Alan LaRavier, Roger's cousin, wrote. "Cory was an amazing skater with a very bright future," he said. "We all were expecting Cory to represent our country in the US Olympics in the future." Asra Hussain Raza Indiana woman Asra Hussain Raza, 26, had moved to the Washington DC area after receiving a master's degree in hospital management. "She was returning from a work trip where she was helping to improve a hospital that really needed help," said her husband Hamaad Raza, who showed the last text message from his wife to news crews outside the airport. "And, you know, she was doing what she loved. She was even working on the flight." He added, "She gave a lot, but she had so much more to give. But if there was ever someone who took advantage of their 26 years of life, it was her." Michael Stovall Michael Stovall's mother said her son was "the happiest person" who saw the good in everybody. Mr Stovall, known as Mikey, was travelling home from an annual hunting trip with friends, Christina Stovall told Wink News. "Mikey did not have one enemy. If you see pictures of him... he was the life of the party. He loved everybody." Mr Stovall's cousin told the New York Times that he had been flying with at least six of his friends from the trip, some of whom had known each other since childhood. Jesse Pitcher Travelling with Mr Stovall was Jesse Pitcher, his father confirmed. The 30-year-old from Maryland had got married last year and recently started his own business, Jameson Pitcher told the New York Times. "He was just getting started with life," he said. "He said he'd see me when he got back." Pergentino N. Malabed Philippine police confirmed that one of its officers, Colonel Pergentino N. Malabed, had been on board the flight. A body carrying Col Malabed's passport was recovered from the Potomac, a police spokesman said. He had travelled to the US with two other officers to test personnel vests the Phillippine police planned to buy, and was on his way to the Philippine embassy in Washington. Casey Crafton Tributes were made to "dedicated father" Casey Crafton of Salem, Connecticut. "Salem has lost a dedicated father, husband, and community member," Governor Ned Lamont wrote on social media. Salem Little League, where Mr Crafton was a coach, said the town was "heartbroken" by the loss of the "beloved" club member. "The Crafton family, deeply involved in all things Salem, has suffered an unimaginable loss," the statement read. Sarah Lee Best Two DC lawyers were also on board the flight, their loved ones confirmed. Sarah Lee Best, 33, was kind and hard working, her husband Daniel Solomon told the Washington Post. Mrs Best and Mr Solomon had planned to travel to Hawaii, where she was born, for their 10th wedding anniversary in May. Elizabeth Keys Lawyer Elizabeth Keys, 33, "always, always managed to have fun... no matter what she was doing," her partner David Seidman told the paper. She died on her birthday, Mr Seidman said. The firm where both worked, Wilkinson Stekloff, paid tribute to the "cherished members" of its team. They were "wonderful attorneys, colleagues, and friends," firm founder Beth Wilkinson said in a statement. Professor Kiah Duggins The president of Howard University confirmed Professor Kiah Duggins had died in the collision. The civil rights lawyer was set to begin teaching at the university's School of Law in the autumn. "She dedicated her career to fighting against unconstitutional policing and unjust money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas and Washington DC," the university said in a statement reported by US media. DC crash jet black boxes found as details of victims emerge What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash
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31-01-2025
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Who are the victims of the Washington DC plane crash?
Recovery operations are still under way in Washington DC, after an American Airlines plane from Kansas carrying 64 people onboard collided with a military helicopter, manned by three personnel, on Wednesday victims include top figure skaters from the US and Russia, a young pilot, flight attendants, and a lawyer travelling home on her are some of the people believed to have been on board the helicopter and the plane. Passenger plane crew Jonathan J. CamposThe plane's captain Jonathan J. Campos had dreamed of being a pilot since he was three, his aunt told the New York Times."I think he wanted to be free, and be able to fly and soar like a bird," said Beverly Campos, 34, was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and had worked for PSA Airlines for eight years, she added. Sam LilleyThe father of 28-year-old pilot Sam Lilley said that he was engaged to be married and "was just at the prime of his life".Tim Lilley told NewsNation that his son got his piloting license in only a few years because he "pursued it with a vigor"."Sam's right with Jesus, and I know where he's going," he sister Tiffany Gibson called him "an amazing person"."He loved people. He loved adventure. He loved traveling," she told ABC News."He was so young, and he was excited about life and his future and getting a dog and a house and kids. And it's just, this is just tragic." Ian EpsteinVirginia resident Ian Epstein was a flight attendant on the plane, his family said, and was known for his ability to make people smile and was "full of life"."He loved being a flight attendant because he truly enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. But his true love was his family," the statement 53, was a father, stepfather, husband, and brother, the family said, adding that he will be "truly missed". Danasia ElderDanasia Elder was also working as a flight attendant, her family have told US media in Charlotte, North brother-in-law Brandon Payne paid tribute to her, calling her "full of life"."She was a great wife, a great parent, a great friend," Payne said. "She was very bright, very smart... This flight attendant thing was kind of like one of her dreams she wanted to do."He said that he is proud of his sister-in-law for pursuing her dreams, and said she "would want y'all do the same thing she did"."Chase your dreams, no matter what. Don't let nothing scare you, push you away. Just believe in yourself, believe in God, and follow the path," Helicopter crew Ryan O'HaraRyan O'Hara, 29, was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the passenger plane, according to CBS News. He leaves behind a wife and one-year-old son, his local Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program said in a social media post confirming his death.O'Hara is "fondly remembered as a guy who would fix things around the ROTC gym as well as a vital member of the rifle team," the post said. Andrew EavesMississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Eaves was killed in the tribute to her husband, Carrie Eaves confirmed he was one of the pilots of the Blackhawk helicopter."We ask that you pray for our family and friends and for all the other families that are suffering today. We ask for peace while we grieve," she wrote on social media. Ice skaters Spencer Lane and Christine LaneIce skater Spencer Lane, 16, died alongside his mother Christine Lane, 49, and were among at least 14 athletes and coaches who died while returning from a skate camp in Wichita. His father told local media his son was "a force of nature" who showed "drive and tenacity" to the sport. "He trained at the Skating Club of Boston five days a week and attended high school online and just committed himself to it," Douglas Lane added that his wife was "a creative powerhouse" who would do anything for her children. Jinna Han and Jin HanJinna Han, 13, had also travelled to the skate camp with her mother, Jin. In a 2022 interview, Jinna told a news network in her Massachusetts hometown that she was excited to watch the Olympics. "It's just so exciting," Jinna Han said. "It's like, who's going to win, what's going to happen, because anything can happen at the Olympics."Doug Zeghibe of the Skating Club of Boston called Jin "wonderful, pleasant, polite" person."Never a discouraging word," he said. "Always appreciative, always supportive of not just Jinna, her daughter, but every athlete. Just role model parents in your sport, and you don't always get that." Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim NaumovThe deaths of beloved ice skating coaches Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who are Russian, were confirmed by the skating coach and friend Rafael Arutyunyan told CNN that he had made his athletes train in silence after the crash as a mark of a respect."I know all these coaches," he said. "All of our community was respectful to them and liked them, so I feel it's they'll stay with us forever." Olivia TerTwelve-year-old Olivia Ter from Maryland was among the US figure skaters aboard the flight, local officials confirmed."Olivia not only excelled in figure skating programs but inspired others through her talent, determination and sportsmanship," Prince George's County Parks and Recreation said in a statement reported by CBS News."The impact of Olivia's life will continue to resonate in our youth sports community, and she will be sorely missed," said Bill Tyler, the director of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Cory Haynos, Roger Haynos and Stephanie Branton HaynosCory Haynos was travelling home from the US Ice Skating Championships with his parents, Roger Haynos and Stephanie Branton Haynos, a family member wrote on social media."Roger has always inspired me by his absolute love for his family and dedication to providing only the best for his wife and kids," Matthew Alan LaRavier, Roger's cousin, wrote."Cory was an amazing skater with a very bright future," he said. "We all were expecting Cory to represent our country in the US Olympics in the future." Passengers Asra Hussain RazaIndiana woman Asra Hussain Raza, 26, had moved to the Washington DC area after receiving a master's degree in hospital management. "She was returning from a work trip where she was helping to improve a hospital that really needed help," said her husband Hamaad Raza, who showed the last text message from his wife to news crews outside the airport."And, you know, she was doing what she loved. She was even working on the flight."He added, "She gave a lot, but she had so much more to give. But if there was ever someone who took advantage of their 26 years of life, it was her." Michael StovallMichael Stovall's mother said her son was "the happiest person" who saw the good in Stovall, known as Mikey, was travelling home from an annual hunting trip with friends, Christina Stovall told Wink News."Mikey did not have one enemy. If you see pictures of him... he was the life of the party. He loved everybody."Mr Stovall's cousin told the New York Times that he had been flying with at least six of his friends from the trip, some of whom had known each other since childhood. Jesse PitcherTravelling with Mr Stovall was Jesse Pitcher, his father 30-year-old from Maryland had got married last year and recently started his own business, Jameson Pitcher told the New York Times."He was just getting started with life," he said."He said he'd see me when he got back." Pergentino N. MalabedPhilippine police confirmed that one of its officers, Colonel Pergentino N. Malabed, had been on board the flight.A body carrying Col Malabed's passport was recovered from the Potomac, a police spokesman had travelled to the US with two other officers to test personnel vests the Phillippine police planned to buy, and was on his way to the Philippine embassy in Washington. Casey CraftonTributes were made to "dedicated father" Casey Crafton of Salem, Connecticut."Salem has lost a dedicated father, husband, and community member," Governor Ned Lamont wrote on social Little League, where Mr Crafton was a coach, said the town was "heartbroken" by the loss of the "beloved" club member."The Crafton family, deeply involved in all things Salem, has suffered an unimaginable loss," the statement read. Sarah Lee BestTwo DC lawyers were also on board the flight, their loved ones Lee Best, 33, was kind and hard working, her husband Daniel Solomon told the Washington Best and Mr Solomon had planned to travel to Hawaii, where she was born, for their 10th wedding anniversary in May. Elizabeth KeysLawyer Elizabeth Keys, 33, "always, always managed to have fun... no matter what she was doing," her partner David Seidman told the died on her birthday, Mr Seidman firm where both worked, Wilkinson Stekloff, paid tribute to the "cherished members" of its were "wonderful attorneys, colleagues, and friends," firm founder Beth Wilkinson said in a statement. Professor Kiah DugginsThe president of Howard University confirmed Professor Kiah Duggins had died in the civil rights lawyer was set to begin teaching at the university's School of Law in the autumn."She dedicated her career to fighting against unconstitutional policing and unjust money bail practices in Tennessee, Texas and Washington DC," the university said in a statement reported by US media.
