An American figurative skater was prohibited from the American Airlines flight that collided with a US Army helicopter. UU. Near the Reagan International Airport on Thursday night.
Jon Maravilla told Russia Sputnik that he was not allowed on the flight because his dog was too big to address. He said he finally decided to make the 14 -hour trip from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington, DC, he also mentioned the problem in his personal Instagram account.
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Rescue workers respond to the scene on the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo AP/Julio Cortez)
“Not allowed to pass the door to address the flight,” he wrote in a publication. “Sacame tf of kansas please.”
He added: “The 14 -hour trip begins.”
Wonder told Ria Novosti that there were “about 14 skaters figured on the plane, not counting their parents and coaches,” according to 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 tragedy,” he added.
At least 60 people were aboard American Airlines.
The figurative skating of the United States did not confirm the number of members of its organization on the plane.
“The American artistic skating can confirm that several members of our skating community were sadly aboard the 5342 flight of American Airlines, which collided with a helicopter last night in Washington, DC,” said the organization. “These athletes, coaches and relatives returned home from the National Development Camp held together with the United States artistic skating championships in Wichita, Kansas.
Emergency service vehicles are near the crash site after American Eagle Flight 5342 crashed with a helicopter while approaching the Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, outside Washington, DC, on January 29 of 2025. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)
“We are devastated by this indescribable tragedy and keep close to the families of the victims in our hearts. We will continue to monitor the situation and disseminate more information as it is available.”
