Russian Skating Stars Perish in Potomac Collision
The 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision between a regional jet and a military helicopter killed all aboard both aircraft, including several former Russian figure skating champions. Among the victims were pair skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova, along with coaches Inna Volyanskaya and ice dancer Alexandr Kirsanov. The loss devastated the international figure skating community and reignited debates about air traffic control procedures near Washington's Reagan National Airport.
January 29, 2025
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