A tragic accident involving an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter has left the Northern Virginia community grieving. The crash, which took place on January 29, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 67 people, including 64 on board the plane and three crew members of the helicopter. The incident occurred as the American Airlines flight was landing at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport.
The victims of the crash include 13 residents from Northern Virginia. Among them, several were young ice skaters who were well-known in their communities. Local authorities, along with media sources, have begun identifying those who lost their lives in this heartbreaking incident. So far, the following individuals from Northern Virginia have been confirmed to have perished in the crash:
Victims Identified from Northern Virginia:
- Inna Volyanskaya (59) – A Russian-born professional skater and ice skating coach based at the Ashburn Ice House. She was known for her expertise in the skating community.
- Everly Livingston (14) – A talented skater from Ashburn who won a national roller-skating competition in 2023. She had a bright future in the sport.
- Alydia Livingston (11) – Everly’s younger sister and an ice skater from Ashburn. Alydia shared her sister’s passion for skating and was known for her dedication to the sport.
- Peter Livingston – Father of Everly and Alydia, Peter was a real estate agent in Ashburn.
- Donna Livingston – The mother of Everly and Alydia. Donna worked as a director of public sector marketing for Comcast Business.
- Brielle Beyer (12) – A young skater from Aldie, Brielle was known for her skills on the ice.
- Justyna Beyer – Brielle’s mother, who also tragically lost her life in the crash.
- Franco Aparicio – Another ice skater from Northern Virginia. The exact area where he lived is still unclear, but his family’s MealTrain page suggests they are from Dunn Loring.
- Lucian Aparicio – Franco’s father, who also lost his life in the collision.
- Edward Zhou – A skater from Northern Virginia, possibly from Fairfax, though details remain unconfirmed.
- Cory Haynos (16) – A promising skater from Fairfax, Cory had recently qualified for the U.S. Figure Skating training camp in Wichita.
- Roger Haynos – Cory’s father. Roger was a network engineer with Fairfax County Public Schools.
- Stephanie Haynos – Cory’s mother, who had retired in 2023 as an information analyst at Fairfax County Public Schools. She had also served on the board of the Skating Club of Northern Virginia.
This tragedy has shaken the community, especially those involved in the sport of ice skating. Many of the victims were not only loved ones but also young athletes with a promising future. The skating community has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their peers and mentors.
Details of the Crash:
The American Airlines Flight 5342 was attempting to land at Reagan National Airport when it collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. At the time of the crash, the helicopter was on a training mission over the Potomac River. The collision occurred under tragic circumstances, resulting in the loss of all passengers aboard the American Airlines flight as well as the helicopter crew.
The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but authorities are working quickly to determine the circumstances that led to this devastating accident.
Community Reactions:
Residents and local leaders have expressed their grief following the news. Many schools and ice skating clubs have paid tribute to the victims, remembering them for their dedication to skating and their contributions to the local community. A number of memorials and fundraising efforts have already begun to support the families who have lost loved ones.
As the investigation continues and more information becomes available, the local community remains united in mourning. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
(Source : newsbreak.com)