Tragic Air Crash Affects Figure Skating Community

A tragic plane crash involving an American Airlines flight and an Army Blackhawk helicopter resulted in the loss of all 67 people on board, including 14 individuals returning from a figure skating development camp. Among the victims were young sisters Lydia and her 11-year-old sister, as well as prominent coaches from the Skating Club of Boston, known for producing Olympic champions. The tight-knit figure skating community is grappling with the emotional aftermath, as the loss of promising athletes and respected figures weighs heavily on its members. Former Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan expressed the community's struggle to process the tragedy, emphasizing their shared experience of resilience in the face of adversity in the sport.