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"Several members of the figure skating community were aboard the jet, US Figure Skating said in a statement. Separately, Russia’s state news agency said two world-champion Russian figure skaters were on the plane."
"“These athletes, coaches, and family members were returning home from the National Development Camp held in conjunction with the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas,” the organization said in a statement to CNN."
14 linked to figure skating were on crashed plane
Fourteen members of the figure skating community were among the passengers on a jet that collided with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., according to the Skating Club of Boston's executive director. Officials said no survivors are expected.
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