Did an entire figure skating team perish in the American Airlines plane crash in Washington? Here's what we know so far

The recent American Airlines plane crash that claimed multiple lives, included some young figure skaters who were onboard with their parents and coaches.

They were returning from an invitation-only development camp, that was help shortly after the US Figure Skating Championships.

Were there figure skaters mong the America Airlines passengers?

Among the contingent that was returning to Washington from Wichita, Kansas, there were two Russian-born ice skating coaches and former world champions Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.

American Airlines Crash: Lives lost, no survivor details yet

The American Airlines plane crash occurred late Wednesday night, when an Army helicopter ended up colliding with the aircraft, claiming multiple lives. As of now, government officials have not confirmed whether any of the 67 people who were aboard the two aircraft survived this midair crash, according to Reuters.

The American Airlines aircraft fell into the Potomac River right after the collision, and an extensive search around the aircraft and the survivors ensued through the night. However, there is still no word about any survivors of this crash. At least 18 bodies have been recovered from the crash site, and there could be more to come, according to a CBS News report.

FAQs:

Has an American Airlines aircraft crashed recently?
Yes, an American Airlines flight has crashed into the Potomac river after colliding with an Army helicopter.

What were the names of the figure skating coaches who were aboard the American Airlines crash?
Among the figure skating coaches who were flying on the American Airlines aircraft were former world champions Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov.