2 University of Delaware Figure Skating Club members, former coach killed in plane crash near D.C.
Former University of Delaware Figure Skating Club coach Sasha Kirsanov died in the crash along with two young skaters who trained in Newark.
Pair of 11-year-old figure skaters died in DC plane crash alongside their moms and coach
Ilya “Sean” Kay, 11; Angela Yang, 11; and Alexandr “Sasha” Kirsanov, 46, were traveling from the National Development Camp in Wichita last week when American Airlines flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
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.
Beloved Maryland figure skating coach killed in D.C. plane crash remembered for perseverance
A beloved Maryland figure skating coach who was killed in the midair plane crash over the Potomac River was remembered for his drive, determination and work ethic.
Philly and Delaware skating clubs confirm passengers with local ties among D.C. plane crash victims: ‘We are devastated’
A number of passengers who were killed in Wednesday night’s tragic crash were part of that tight-knit community, including accomplished skaters, coaches, and family members. The Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society and the University of Delaware confirmed that several of the victims had local ties.
Each of the Young Figure Skaters Killed in the DC Plane Crash Had a Story Waiting to Be Told
The young figure skaters whose lives were cut tragically short when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night were just beginni
Coach mourns Massachusetts figure skaters killed in D.C. plane crash, tells friends to "stay strong"
Skaters and coaches were back on the ice at The Skating Club of Boston Friday, remembering the friends they lost​ in the Washington, D.C. plane crash.
Heartbroken family members of Delaware victims share memories of loved ones lost in midair collision near D.C.
Loved ones share memories about a coach and student who were on their way back to Delaware from a sports camp in Kansas, but never made it home.
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.
A ‘bright star’ helicopter pilot, a daughter of immigrants and figure skating champions are among DC air collision victims
All 67 people on board the American Airlines regional jet and US Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair Wednesday ...
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Our Tragic Loss in the DC Plane Collision
I am incredibly saddened to share the news that several members of the figure skating community connected to the University ...
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Adorable ice skating couple from Delaware are among youngest child victims of plane crash horror
Yang and Kay were killed alongside their coach, Alexandr Kirsanov, the coach's wife, confirmed to the local news outlet. They ...