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This Isn't the First Plane Crash to Devastate U.S. Figure Skating


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Published in Sports and Competition on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 18:45 GMT by Slate   Print publication without navigation

  • One such example of a rapidly progressing skater lost on this flight is Spencer Lane, who had recently won gold in Intermediate Men at the U.S. Eastern Sectional championships. On his Instagram account,

The article from Slate discusses a tragic plane crash involving figure skaters at the DCA (possibly referring to a specific event or location, though not explicitly stated in the URL). It details the circumstances leading up to the accident, where a small plane carrying several young figure skaters collided with a helicopter. The narrative explores the lives of the skaters, their aspirations, and the impact of their untimely deaths on the figure skating community. The piece also delves into the investigation of the crash, highlighting issues like air traffic control errors, communication failures, and the complexities of managing air space in busy areas. Additionally, it touches on the broader implications for aviation safety, the emotional toll on families, and how such events resonate within niche sports communities, prompting calls for better safety measures and oversight in both aviation and sports training environments.

Read the Full Slate Article at:
[ https://slate.com/culture/2025/01/plane-crash-figure-skaters-dca-helicopter-lane-livingston.html ]

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