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Update 03:03 AM EST: Members of U.S.
Figure Skating aboard crashed flight
U.S.
Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas, the organization said in an official statement.
We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims families closely in our hearts, it said.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will release more information as it becomes available.
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The revelation was quick to provoke emotional responses online.
Completely heartbroken, said one commenter on X.
Some of them were probably what, 16-24 years old?
Condolences to those parents and family.
Devastated by the loss of these great Americans, said another.
The challenges are access.
With the river water being dark and murky, its a tough condition to dive in, he noted.
American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter outside of Washington, D.C.
Image credits:Win McNamee/Getty Images
Apassenger plane crashedin thePotomac Riverafter colliding midair with aUS Army Black Hawk helicopter.
At least 18 bodies have been retrieved so far from the Potomac River crash site, officials said.
No survivors have been reported so far.
Both the helicopter and the plane crashed in the river.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom expressed his sorrow for the crash victims and their families.
He released a video message while gearing up to travel to Washington, D.C., to assess the situation.
The US president called it a terrible night and said the helicopter was going straight for the plane.
NOT GOOD!!!
In another post on the social media platform, he added: What a terrible night this has been.
God bless you all.
This is reportedly the first major U.S. commercial crash in more than 15 years.
