An American artistic skater was excluded from the theft of American Airlines who collided with an American army helicopter near Reagan international airport on Thursday evening.
Jon Maravilla told Russia Sputnik that he was not allowed on the flight because his dog was too big to embark. He said he had finally decided to bring back the 14 hours of Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, DC, he also mentioned the question on his personal Instagram account.
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The rescuers respond to the Potomac river near the Ronald Reagan Washington National River on Thursday January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (AP photo / Julio Cortez)
“Not allowed to pass theft on board the flight,” he wrote in an article. “Take me out of the Kansas please.”
He added: “The 2 p.m. trip begins.”
Maravilla told Ria Novosti that there were “around 14 artistic skaters on the plane, not counting their parents and coaches,” said the New York Times.
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Emergency lights are reflected in the Potomac river near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Alex Brandon)
“Such a tragedy,” he added.
At least 60 people were aboard the American Airlines flight.
American figure skating has not confirmed the number of members of its organization on the plane.
“American figure skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were unfortunately aboard the American Airlines Flight 5342 flight, which collided with a helicopter last night in Washington, DC,” said the organization. “These athletes, coaches and family members returned home from the national development camp held in collaboration with the American craft skating championships in Wichita, Kansas.
Emergency service vehicles are held near the accident site after the American Eagle 5342 flight collided with a helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed in the Potomac river , outside Washington, DC, January 29, 2025. (Reuters / Carlos Barria)
“We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the families of the victims closely in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and publish more information as it will be available.”
