After the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, some young athletes stayed a couple of additional days for further development.

Wichita City Council Member J.V. Johnston reacting to the news of a plane taking off from Wichita, bound for DC crashing into the Potomac River, colliding with an Army helicopter. He calls it a tragedy that hits harder due to Wichita's connection to aviation.

The National Transportation Safety Board’s website tells people to call the airline immediately after a possible crash if they believe their loved one was on board. The NTSB, who is likely to investigate the crash, can also be contacted at [email protected] and 202-314-6185.

Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the flight that departed from Wichita, Kansas and collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C.