A tragic crash of an American Airlines flight resulted in the loss of several members of the figure skating community, including renowned Russian skaters Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov. The flight was returning to Washington from Wichita, shortly after the conclusion of the prestigious 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Following the tragic incident, U.S. Figure Skating expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the victims' families, while highlighting the broader impact on the skating community and the presence of additional nationals from Russia.
We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims' families closely in our hearts.
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed that several members of its community were aboard the Washington-bound flight from Wichita.
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