U.S. Figure Skaters Were on Plane that Crashed in Washington, D.C. Posted Feb 2, 2025 U.S. figure skaters and coaches were among the passengers onboard a plane that crashed near Washington, D.C. late Wednesday night. The American Airlines plane collided with an Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River. The group was returning from a national development camp. (Sports Illustrated)