According to ORF's website, two departure flights to Washington D.C. have been canceled and two arrival flights to Washington D.C. have been canceled as a result of the crash. Officials with the Reagan Washington National Airport said they plan to reopen around 11 a.m.
In addition to the flight cancelations, ORF canceled their ribbon cutting for the return of its moving walkways, which was scheduled to take place Thursday morning.
Here locally, at Norfolk International Airport, one traveler spoke to 10 On Your Side. Ronnie Oliver traveling out of Suffolk said he had to pause when he saw the news.
"Well it was horrible, you couldn't help -- but your heart goes out to the families and everything," said Oliver. "You heard and of course I was traveling this morning, so you pay a little more attention to it than you normally do, it's not the way it should be, but that's how it is. It's horrible and I listened to a little bit of the clips this morning. And it sounded like its pretty complicated."
During a press briefing early Thursday morning, officials stated they do not expect any survivors after the crash. As of 8 a.m., 27 bodies have been recovered from the plane and one body from the helicopter.
President Donald Trump spoke at a new conference at 11 a.m. on the incident. Trump said that the investigation is underway and that the two aircraft should've never been at the same elevation.
During the conference, Trump began with a moment of silence for the victims. Shortly thereafter, he came up with a series of potential causes for the crash, including coming down on former President Joe Biden's policies, the air traffic controllers, the helicopter pilot and what he called "DEI hires."
The claim was focus point of many follow up questions, but wasn't backed up by hard evidence. Trump cited "common sense" as reasoning for his conclusion. The president assured the public that they should not be fearful of traveling.
See the full press conference below:
Senator Mark Warner spoke during the briefing, giving his condolences to the victims and thanks to first responders.
"For folks who don't live in the DMV, we are made up of a lot of jurisdictions," Warner said. "Reagan airport is in Virginia, across the river we have Maryland, and obviously the District. But as has been indicated by the chief, when tragedy happens, all those distinctions between the various jurisdictions and our federal partners, all disappear."
A portion of the briefing can be viewed below:
The plane, which departed from Kansas, was said to be carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. Three military members were onboard the helicopter, according to officials. The crash occurred just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, late Wednesday night, saying that first responders from across northern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland are working together to assist with the search and rescue efforts.
I have been briefed by our Emergency Management team and Virginia State Police about the tragic crash at Reagan National Airport tonight. Extensive resources are fully supporting the search and rescue efforts. First responders from across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized quickly. I ask everyone to pray for the passengers, crews, their families, and brave first responders.
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Rep. Bobby Scott also responded to the tragic collision, saying he is thankful for our first responders on the scene.
"I'm closely monitoring the situation at DCA that occurred this evening involving a collision between a passenger airplane and a military helicopter," Scott said. "I'm thankful for our first responders on the scene. My thoughts and prayers are with all those involved in this horrible tragedy."
Sen. Louise Lucas and Rep. Jen Kiggans have also posted their condolences as well as gratitude to the first responders who were on the scene.
Multiple fatalities have been reported as a result of the collision, but it is currently unclear just how many victims there are as rescue efforts continued into early Thursday morning.
"Over the course of the night, and we hope to have more news as it develops, but for right now, it's a very difficult situation out there with the cold," Jack Potter, president of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said. "It's very dark, but there are numerous boats out there. There are dive teams out there."
In 1982, an Air Florida flight also crashed into the Potomac, ultimately killing 70 passengers and four crew members.
10 On Your Side's Andy Fox will be in DC and are expected to give updates on the incident throughout the day.
ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW/NEXSTAR) — A collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C, killed 67 people, including more than a dozen figure skaters.
President Donald Trump said at a briefing on Thursday that there were no survivors.
At least 28 bodies were pulled from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the jet late Wednesday as it was landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, officials said. The plane carried 60 passengers and four crew. Officials confirmed that the bodies of all three soldiers aboard the helicopter were recovered.
“We are now at the point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation," said John Donnelly, the fire chief in the nation’s capital.
The plane was found upside-down in three sections in waist-deep water, and first responders were searching an area of the Potomac River as far south as the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, roughly 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) south of the airport, Donnelly said. The helicopter wreckage was also found.
Air crash investigations can take months, and federal investigators told reporters they would not speculate on the cause.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy declined to give specific details during a press briefing Thursday, citing an ongoing investigation.
"We do have information. We have data. We have substantial amounts of information. We need to verify information … that's best for you; that's important for the families," Homendy said.
NTSB officials added that the so-called "black box" recording devices in the airplane and the helicopter had not yet been recovered as of Thursday.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the collision, but officials said flight conditions were clear as the jet arrived from Wichita, Kansas, with U.S. and Russian figure skaters and others aboard.
“On final approach into Reagan National, it collided with a military aircraft on an otherwise normal approach," American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said. "At this time, we don’t know why the military aircraft came into the path of the … aircraft.”
President Donald Trump opened a White House news conference after the crash with a moment of silence honoring the victims, calling it an “hour of anguish” for the country.
But he spent most of his time casting political blame, lashing out at the Biden administration and diversity efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration, saying they had led to slipping standards — even as he acknowledged that the cause of the crash was unknown.
One air traffic controller was responsible for coordinating helicopter traffic and arriving and departing planes when the collision happened, according to a report by the Federal Aviation Administration that was obtained by The Associated Press. Those duties are often divided between two people, but the airport typically combines the roles at 9:30 p.m, once traffic begins to slow down. On Wednesday the tower supervisor directed that they be combined earlier.
“The position configuration was not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic,” the report said. A person familiar with the matter, however, said the tower staffing that night was at a normal level.
The positions are regularly combined when controllers need to step away from the console for breaks, during shift changes or when air traffic is slow, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
The Federal Aviation Administration has long struggled with a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Mourning those lost in the crash
Images from the river showed boats around the partly-submerged wing and the mangled wreckage of the plane's fuselage.
“We are absolutely heartbroken for the families of loved ones of the passengers and crew members and also for those who were on the military aircraft,” said Robert Isom, the CEO of American Airlines. “I express my sincere condolences.”
Inside Reagan National Airport, the mood was somber Thursday morning as stranded passengers waited for flights to resume, sidestepping camera crews and staring out the terminal’s windows at the Potomac, where recovery efforts were barely visible in the distance.
Search and rescue efforts are seen around a wreckage site in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, early Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Investigators walk the grounds of the Reagan National Airport as they work near the crash last night of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River as it approached the Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided in midair with a military helicopter while approaching Reagan National Airport. According to reports there were no survivors amongst the 67 people on board both aircraft. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Emergency response units search the wreckage of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after it crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people on both aircraft. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Emergency response units search the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people on both aircraft. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Part of the wreckage is seen as rescue boats search the waters of the Potomac River after a plane on approach to Reagan National Airport crashed into the river outside Washington, DC, January 30, 2025. A regional jet from Kansas crashed into Washington's Potomac River after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, officials said January 29, prompting a major emergency response and grounding all flights. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Emergency response units search the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. Dozens of people are feared to have died in the midair collision. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Ken Schantz takes in the scene near where emergency response units search the crash site of an American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after an accident last night while on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. According to reports, there were no survivors among the 67 people on both aircraft. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Emergency response units search the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. The American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a military helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. According to reports there were no survivors in the midair collision. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
A helicopter flies over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Search and rescue efforts are seen around a wreckage site in the Potomac River from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, early Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va., past the tail of a parked United Airlines jet. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Rescue boats search the waters of the Potomac River after a plane on approach to Reagan National Airport crashed into the river outside Washington, DC, January 30, 2025. A regional jet from Kansas crashed into Washington's Potomac River after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, officials said January 29, prompting a major emergency response and grounding all flights. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
A boat works the scene near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A helicopter uses a spotlight on the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Boats work the scene in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Aster Andemicael had been at the airport since Wednesday evening with her elderly father, who was flying to Indiana to visit family. She spent much of the long night thinking about the victims and their families.
“I’ve been crying since yesterday,” she said, her voice cracking. She recalled seeing a young woman frantically running through the airport around the time of the crash, possibly in search of a loved one who would never return.
“I pray for them,” she said. “This is devastating.”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who was sworn in earlier this week, was asked if he could reassure Americans that the United States still has the safest airspace in the world.
“Can I guarantee the American flying public that the United States has the most safe and secure airspace in the world? And the answer to that is, absolutely yes, we do,” he said.
Authorities have ‘early indicators’ of what went wrong
The night was clear, the plane and helicopter were both in standard flight patterns and there was standard communication between the aircraft and the tower, Duffy said.
“We have early indicators of what happened here,” Duffy said, though he declined to elaborate pending an investigation.
It is not unusual to have a military aircraft flying by the river and an aircraft landing at the airport, he said. Asked if the plane was aware that there was a helicopter in the area, Duffy said the helicopter was aware that there was a plane in the area.
Asked about Trump suggesting in an overnight social media post that the collision could have been prevented, Duffy said: “From what I’ve seen so far, do I think this was preventable? Absolutely.”
Likely the deadliest plane crash since November 2001
If everyone aboard the plane was killed, it would be the deadliest U.S. airline crash since Nov. 12, 2001, when an American Airlines flight crashed into a residential area of Belle Harbor, New York, just after takeoff from Kennedy Airport, killing all 260 people aboard.
The last major fatal crash involving a U.S. commercial airline occurred in 2009 near Buffalo, New York. Everyone aboard the Bombardier DHC-8 propeller plane was killed, including 45 passengers, two pilots and two flight attendants. Another person on the ground also died, bringing the total death toll to 50. An investigation determined that the captain accidentally caused the plane to stall as it approached the airport in Buffalo.
“We are devastated by this unspeakable tragedy and hold the victims’ families closely in our hearts,” U.S. Figure Skating said in a statement.
Two of those coaches were identified by the Kremlin as Russian figure skaters Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who won the pairs title at the 1994 world championships and competed twice in the Olympics. The Skating Club of Boston lists them as coaches and their son, Maxim Naumov, is a competitive figure skater for the U.S.
Club CEO Doug Zeghibe described the group as highly talented, saying their loss would resonate through the skating community for years.
“Folks are just stunned by this,” Zeghibe said. “They are like family to us.”
What happened
The FAA said the midair crash occurred before 9 p.m. EST in some of the most tightly controlled and monitored airspace in the world, just over 3 miles south of the White House and the Capitol.
American Airlines Flight 5342 was inbound to Reagan National at an altitude of about 400 feet (122 meters) and a speed of about 140 mph (225 kph) when it rapidly lost altitude over the Potomac River, according to data from its radio transponder. The Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ-701 twin-engine jet, manufactured in 2004, can be configured to carry up to 70 passengers.
A few minutes before landing, air traffic controllers asked the arriving commercial jet if it could land on the shorter Runway 33 at Reagan National, and the pilots said they were able. Controllers then cleared the plane to land on Runway 33. Flight-tracking sites showed the plane adjust its approach to the new runway.
Less than 30 seconds before the crash, an air traffic controller asked the helicopter if it had the arriving plane in sight. The controller made another radio call to the helicopter moments later: “PAT 25, pass behind the CRJ.” Seconds after that, the two aircraft collided.
The plane’s transponder stopped transmitting about 2,400 feet (732 meters) short of the runway, roughly over the middle of the river.
Video from an observation camera at the nearby Kennedy Center showed two sets of lights consistent with aircraft appearing to join in a fireball.
The U.S. Army said the helicopter was a UH-60 Blackhawk based at Fort Belvoir in Virginia. Military aircraft frequently conduct such training flights in and around the nation’s capital.
The moments that led up to the crash and its cause remain under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board and the United States Army.
Anyone looking for families and loved ones should call the helpline at 800-679-8215.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Following the in-custody death of Rolin Hill, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb made immediate changes within the Sheriff's Office to ensure similar incidents don't happen.
"My hearts and prayers go out to the Hill family. This is a terrible, terrible death and Rolin should be with us today," Holcomb said.
Former deputies Kevin Wilson, Michael Kidd, and Eric Baptiste have been charged with second-degree murder. They were among five deputies Holcomb fired as he called for the Virginia State Police to conduct an external investigation.
In disturbing body camera footage of last year's incident, you can see a knee on Mr. Hill's neck, his legs pinned down, arms behind his back, all while he took repeated punches as deputies tried to undo a wrap that was on him. Holcomb said that wrap was put on by officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Hill died at the hospital six days after the June 2024 incident. The medical examiner ruled his cause of death "positional and mechanical asphyxia" which happens when a person is unable to move from a position that impairs their breathing, resulting in respiratory failure.
"The wrap is a device that is used by the police department," Holcomb said. "We no longer have it at the Sheriff's Office. We have taken off the harness before and I won't go into the training, because it is a criminal investigation, but we have taken off the harness before and we do have training on it."
He added, though, that not all deputies have that training.
Holcomb said one of the first policy changes he implemented following the incident requires arresting officers to remove any "wrap" restraints from a suspect before they enter VBSO custody.
He went on to explain that all supervisors also had to go through command and control training. That training now includes a staff member who watches out for the inmate in any serious use of force incidents.
"They'll watch the inmate for breathing," Holcomb said. "They'll watch the inmate for positioning. They'll watch the inmate for signs of distress so that we can help them. It's not practical in every situation because it might be 2-on-1 or 1-on-1, and you don't have that, but in every situation where we can, we will have it."
Holcomb said there is also a supervisor watching the deputy sheriffs.
"You have to have somebody that's paying attention to all the people involved, all the deputies involved," Holcomb said, "because if a deputy is responsible for holding an arm and one for a leg, that's all they're seeing."
Since the incident, Holcomb has also brought back the rank of major. The role is currently filled by Joseph Bartolomeo. The rank was dissolved from the Sheriff's Office more than 20 years ago. Holcomb described the role as a subject matter expert who oversees all inmate operations. The lieutenants, captains and sergeants will answer to Bartolomeo. Another captain was also added to the correctional ranks.
Now, he's in the process of gaining perspective from the outside by trying to find a police executive group to come in and assess the Sheriff's Office's policies.
While Holcomb has taken many steps forward, he said the stride that would cover the most ground can't be made alone.
"The real problem is Mr. Hill was arrested for trespassing and failure to I.D.," Holcomb said. "He was clearly going through some type of mental health episode and he was brought to the jail. We need to implement a crisis receiving center here in Virginia Beach so that we can get these folks the help they need and not bring them to the back of my jail. They need medical experts helping them, not deputy sheriffs."
Holcomb said in the meantime, all of his staff have crisis intervention training to help navigate someone having a mental health crisis.
"I'm working at every turn to make every change I can," Holcomb said. "I'm leaning on my experience in the General Assembly. I'm leaning on my experience on city council to get funding that we need to get a crisis receiving center, and I won't stop until we get it done."
10 On Your Side learned Rolin Hill's mother, Gail, worked with Holcomb as a deputy for nearly 10 years. Hill's family continues to fight for justice and handed out green "Justice for Rolin" buttons, the symbolic color of mental health awareness, at a vigil honoring Hill at Mount Trashmore earlier this month.
In Hill's obituary, his family asked for donations to any mental health foundation instead of flowers. It read in part, "Mental health in America is still a major issue."
Below, Holcomb notes updates to jail policies, procedures and operations in the wake of Hill's death.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- A multi-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach on I-264 caused all east lanes to close, according to VDOT.
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Crash scene on I-264 eastbound. Photo courtesy: Karen Granneman
Crash scene on I-264 eastbound. Photo courtesy: Karen Granneman
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The incident occurred near Witchduck Road. The crash stretched across all east lanes as crew work to get to the scene. All lanes have since reopened.
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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was killed after her vehicle blew a tire on I-64 Wednesday evening. Two more were injured.
Around 6:30 p.m., 21-year-old Joniyah Temple was driving eastbound on I-64 when her tire blew out. Temple overcorrected and the vehicle spun out of control, facing oncoming traffic in the left lane, police said.
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A woman driving a Ford pulled onto the shoulder to help. Shortly after, the 61-year-old driver of a Chevrolet van hit Temple's car head on, pushing her car into the Ford, police said.
Temple, of Newport News, was taken to Riverside Hospital where she died. Temple was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. Next of kin has been notified.
The driver of the van was seriously hurt and taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The driver of the Ford who pulled over to help also was hurt and sustained non life-threatening injuries. A family member reached out and said the driver of the Ford is in the hospital.
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., sending the two aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River and killing everyone on board.
The collision occurred at around 9 p.m. Wednesday in one of the world's most tightly controlled airspaces, just over 3 miles (5 kilometers) south of the White House and U.S. Capitol. A search-and-rescue effort turned into a recovery operation by mid-Thursday morning. The cause was not immediately clear.
Here are some things to know about the collision:
The crash
The collision involved a regional jet out of Wichita, Kansas, that was preparing to land and a military helicopter carrying three soldiers that was on a training exercise, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Skies were clear at the time.
A few minutes before the jet was to land, air traffic controllers asked American Airlines Flight 5342 if it could do so on a shorter runway, and the pilots agreed. Controllers cleared the jet to land and flight tracking sites showed the plane adjust its approach to the new runway.
Less than 30 seconds before the collision, an air traffic controller asked the helicopter if it had the plane in sight. The controller made another radio call to the helicopter moments later, saying “PAT 25 pass behind the CRJ" — apparently telling the copter to wait for the Bombardier CRJ-701 twin-engine jet to pass. There was no reply, and the aircraft collided seconds later.
The plane’s radio transponder stopped transmitting about 2,400 feet (732 meters) short of the runway, roughly over the middle of the Potomac. The body of the plane was found upside-down in three sections in waist-deep water, officials said.
The helicopter's wreckage was also found in the river.
NTSB officials said they were working to recover the data recording equipment from both aircraft.
The investigation and questions
Federal investigators will try to piece together the moments before the collision, including any communication between the two aircraft and air traffic controllers, as well as other pilot actions and the altitude of both aircraft.
One air traffic controller was responsible for coordinating helicopter traffic and arriving and departing planes when the collision happened, according to a report by the Federal Aviation Administration obtained by The Associated Press.
The work is normally assigned to two people in the tower so the configuration was “not normal,” the report said. But a person familiar with the matter said staffing at the tower Wednesday night was at a normal level.
The positions are regularly combined when controllers need to step away from the console for breaks, are in the process of a shift change, or air traffic is slow, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal procedures.
President Donald Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Secretary of the Army nominee Daniel Driscoll said it appeared that the crash could have been avoided.
At a news conference, Trump — without evidence — cast blame on the helicopter pilots and baselessly alleged that diversity initiatives had undermined air safety.
Later Thursday, Trump signed a presidential memorandum on aviation safety that he said will undo “damage” done to related federal agencies by the Biden administration. Trump again criticized policies meant to promote diversity and inclusion — drawing criticism from Black lawmakers.
The victims
It was the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly 24 years. At least 28 bodies have been pulled from the icy waters, including those of the three soldiers who were on the helicopter.
Among the passengers were members of the Skating Club of Boston who were returning from a development camp that followed the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita.
In all, 14 people from the skating community were on the plane, said club CEO Doug Zeghibe. They included teenage figure skaters Jinna Han and Spencer Lane, the teens' mothers and two Russian-born coaches, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who won a 1994 world championship in pairs skating.
Three students from schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, and six parents from the district also were on the plane, said superintendent Michelle Reid.
Those killed also included four steamfitters, all members of a United Association union local in suburban Maryland, union leaders said.
Jonathan Koziol, chief of staff for Army aviation, said the helicopter crew was “very experienced” and familiar with the congested flying that occurs daily around Washington. Their identities have not been released.
The airport
Located along the Potomac just southwest of Washington, Reagan Airport is a popular choice because it’s much closer to the city than the larger Dulles International Airport. It reopened Thursday morning after all takeoffs and landings were halted.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a news conference that prior to the collision, the plane and helicopter flight paths “were not unusual for what happens in the D.C. airspace."
“I would just say that everyone who flies in American skies expects that we fly safely," he said. "That when you depart an airport, you get to your destination. That didn’t happen last night, and I know that President Trump, his administration, the FAA, the DOT, we will not rest until we have answers for the families and for the flying public.”
Federal authorities and aviation experts have expressed concerns about an increase in close calls between planes. At Reagan in May, an American Airlines plane rolling down the runway canceled its takeoff to avoid colliding with another plane that was landing on an intersecting runway. It was the second close call at the airport in six weeks.
The aircraft
The helicopter was a UH-60 Black Hawk based at Fort Belvoir in Virginia, according to the Army.
The plane was a Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ-701 twin-engine jet and was manufactured in 2004. It can carry up to 70 passengers.
History of fatal aircraft crashes
Fatal crashes of commercial aircraft in the U.S. are rare. The last major crash was in 2009 near Buffalo, New York. All 45 passengers and the four crew members were killed when the Bombardier DHC-8 propeller plane crashed into a house. One person on the ground was also killed.
In November 2001, an American Airlines flight crashed into a residential area of Belle Harbor, New York, just after takeoff from Kennedy Airport, killing all 260 people aboard.
The collision Wednesday recalled the crash of an Air Florida flight that plummeted into the Potomac on January 13, 1982, killing 78 people. That crash was attributed to bad weather.
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Associated Press writer Zeke Miller in Washington and reporters from throughout the U.S. contributed.
<p>FILE – Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov of Russia perform during free skating in the pairs event of the NHK Trophy International Figure Skating Competition at Nagoya central Japan, Dec. 9, 1995. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)</p>
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dignity for the deceased and caution for the wreckage.
That's what a retired Navy admiral said about the task underway in the Potomac River and how it ties to another air tragedy. On July 17, 1996, 230 people died when TWA flight 800 went down in the Atlantic Ocean, 12 minutes after takeoff from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Retired Rear Admiral Kelvin Dixon was in Washington, D.C. the day before Wednesday's American Airlines crash.
"I was in Washington yesterday for a meeting," Dixon said. "When I landed home in New Jersey, I found out later on about this tragic accident. It really made me look back at the recovery operations with the team with Flight 800."
Then a lieutenant commander, Dixon was in command of New Jersey-based Shore Boat Unit 23. Before Unit 23 reached the wreckage, Dixon advised the sailors on how to mentally prepare for the mission.
"They could see bodies that are intact," Dixon said. "They may find bodies that are not intact. Of course, then [they may find] body parts. To retrieve those, they have special bags and special techniques that they use to make sure they don't destroy any of [the remains,]."
In the Atlantic and now on the Potomac, it's all-hands-on-deck.
"We went through it with Flight 800 by looking for and working with divers," Dixon said. "We worked with Navy divers and the divers out of New York City, [the] FBI and so forth. So I'm quite sure all of those folks are possibly onsite there in Washington. It's going to be a daunting task for them, especially in those waters now. At least they're in the Potomac."
Regina Mobley: What are the factors they have to take into consideration when they have to handle those remains with dignity while preserving the aircraft?
USN Rear Admiral (ret.)Kelvin Dixon: It's pretty daunting. It's all based on what they see and how they have to go in. If they're inside the actual aircraft underwater, they will have to cut things open, pull things apart and keep the the aircraft intact as much as possible without destroying any of the evidence that could possibly help you determine what happened in this incident.
Dixon also said the Navy worked closely with the National Weather Service to determine how currents could affect the delicate recovery.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — One person was injured in a nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 eastbound at Indian River Road in Virginia Beach Wednesday evening, Virginia State Police said.
The crash happened around 8:35 p.m. when an unknown driver's vehicle became disabled in the traffic lane, State Police said. The disabled vehicle was topped in the traffic lane, which caused vehicles to stop abruptly and crashing into one another. The unknown disabled vehicle that had been stopped left the scene.
One person was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine raised the red flag on increased air traffic around Reagan National Airport more than a year before Wednesday evening's crash of an American Airlines passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter.
Sen. Mark Warner, who lives in northern Virginia, witnessed the aftermath of the tragedy and spent much of Thursday morning at Reagan National Airport. He addressed the Senate before confirmation hearings proceeded.
"There will be a time to figure out how, what happened and how we rectify it," Warner said. "But today, our thoughts and prayers ought to be with the families, and again, thanking our first responders."
Warner spoke out last year when the FAA was considering adding five additional flights to an already busy airstrip.
“Adding these additional flights will both cause, I believe, a safety challenge and increased delays,” Warner said.
It was a sentiment echoed by Sen. Tim Kaine when he said Thursday that "you're also increasing safety risk, because when you have one plane taking off or landing every minute, while other planes are circling, especially in very constricted air space, … you run the risk of serious challenge."
Kaine offered his condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the crash.
"We offer our profound condolences to them and our sorrow for this tragedy," Kaine said. "There are going to be a lot of questions, obviously, a lot of questions and that's what the NTSB's job is — to be an independent investigator of incidents like this. And they are here, we were in dialogue with them earlier."
10 On Your Side was at an event earlier Thursday with Rep. Bobby Scott, who shared his thoughts on the crash.
"Well, this is a very difficult time for all of the families involved," Scott said. "We've gotten air safety to the point where we don't have air crashes. It's been at least a decade since there's been any deaths on a commercial airline. And so, we have to find out what happened in this situation. I mean, our condolences go out to the families. There are many families involved."
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin praised the swiftness of the responders, from the Coast Guard and local fire rescue teams, up to the federal level, including the FBI, saying they continue their difficult work.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Eight people were injured as the result of a nine-vehicle crash at the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Lynnhaven Parkway Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital received eight patients from the crash, with four listed as trauma patients. Sentara, in a statement, said care is ongoing and "most are expected to be treated and released from the emergency department."
Princess Anne Rd multi-vehicle crash (WAVY photo)
The multi-vehicle crash, which happened just before 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Lynnhaven Parkway, caused parts of Princess Anne Road to close Wednesday afternoon, with a 10 On Your Side crew at the scene reporting nine cars to be involved, with eight taken to the hospital.
According to officials, all lanes of Princess Anne Road from Salem Road to South Independence Boulevard were closed due to the crash. Ferrell Parkway from Pleasant Valley Road to Salem Road was also shut down.
(WAVY) — The Department of Homeland Security has removed a policy that restricted immigration enforcement in schools, churches and other sensitive locations, a move raising concerns among educators and immigrant communities.
The policy change, issued by Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman Jan. 21, reverses a 2021 directive under the Biden administration that designated places such as schools, hospitals and domestic violence shelters as off-limits for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. With the new directive under President Trump's administration, ICE agents are no longer restricted from conducting enforcement actions in these spaces.
A DHSmemo states that “this action empowers the brave men and women in CBP and ICE to enforce our immigration laws and catch criminal aliens — including murders and rapists — who have illegally come into our country. Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense."
Educators say the policy shift could have significant consequences for schools and students, particularly those from immigrant families.
"I've had conversations with other educators across the state, across the country, and just thinking of me as an educator, I'm willing to risk it all for my students," said Dr. James Fedderman, an educator in Accomack County and the former president of the Virginia Education Association. "I'm willing to put everything on the line because when I went to college to become a teacher, my degree didn't say I could teach a certain kind of kid. My degree said I could teach children. And these children, regardless of their immigration status, they are our children. They are our tomorrow."
10 On Your Side reached out to the spokespersons of the school divisions of the seven Hampton Roads cities.
Virginia Beach Public Schools: "We do not have any comment on this matter at this time."
Chesapeake Public Schools: "CPS is committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their immigration status. In light of ongoing concerns related to U.S. immigration policy and enforcement, we want to reassure our community that our protocols and procedures remain unchanged and are designed to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students. Our policies require that any external agency, including ICE, must provide proper legal documentation and await CPS approval before accessing school property. This documentation will be reviewed by school administration before access is granted. No individual or agency is permitted unrestricted access to our buildings without following these procedures. We also strictly follow state and federal laws to protect student privacy and do not share confidential information without appropriate legal justification. At this time, we are not aware of any ICE enforcement actions at our schools. However, we remain vigilant in upholding policies that protect the rights and safety of our students and staff."
Portsmouth Public Schools: "I can share that if any ICE agents come to a school, they must present a valid judicial warrant. The warrant will be reviewed by central administration to ensure that the search is legally justified on school grounds before agents would be granted further access to any school building."
Hampton Public Schools: "This announcement has not impacted our existing practices and protocols. The school division will continue to uphold state and federal laws, as well as adhere to Hampton City Schools School Board policies."
Suffolk Public Schools: "Agents must have a judicial warrant, and it is the school division's responsibility to keep students safe."
Norfolk Public Schools: Reached out for comment.
Newport News Public schools: Reached out for comment.
"I don't want immigration officials going into churches and schools without any constraints," said Sen. Mark Warner. "I think it's bad policy. ... This, again, is not what I think people hired Mr. Trump to do. Undocumented folks have broken major laws - that's one category. Going into people's churches and schools, I think is beyond their line."
10 On Your Side has reached out to ICE in Norfolk for comment on how this policy will be enforced locally, but we have not yet received a response.
While the federal policy has changed, the National Immigration Law Centernotes that schools still have some discretion in how they respond. Many school divisions require ICE agents to present a judicial warrant before being allowed inside.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — City leaders are looking for input on the plans to build an all new Maury High School to replace its current, historic structure that was built more than 100 years ago — in 1911.
School leaders are highlighting features such as outdoor learning spaces, new athletic facilities and a constructed wetland for flood resistance. The city considers input from Norfolk residents to be an important part of the process.
"The city wants to hear from the residents and the students who are going to be using the school," said Kelly Straub with the city of Norfolk. "So we want to make sure that we're hitting their needs and providing for them."
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. Thursday inside the Maury High School cafeteria.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Cutting the red tape to in-demand careers, Tidewater Community College is expanding its Skilled Trades Academy in Portsmouth, with its new space offering room for training in the maritime trade, construction and other industries.
STA, off Airline Boulevard in Portsmouth, now has an extra 12,000-square-feet of space to expand its industry opportunities for students.
The 32,000-square-foot building has students that are learning how to weld or using a forklift simulator.
“When we first opened in 2018, we were already bursting at the seams," said Art Hall, TCC vice president for Workforce Solutions. "And so we knew what we needed to expand and expand fairly quickly."
The new space was created due to the industries' need for construction trades.
“Our aim is to be sensitive and responsive to industry, and to make sure that we provide a skilled labor force to fill their labor needs," Hall said.
The Beazley Foundation and Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo. have named sections in the center that house courses in carpentry, forklift, logistics, marine coatings, pipefitting, sheet metal, ship fitting, HVAC, plumbing and welding.
“It’s super special for us because it’s here in Portsmouth, and that reinforces, again, our commitment to Portsmouth and with the region,” said Anna Bonet, CEO of Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo.
The academy helps students once they finish their courses and stay in the area. Hall said 82% of its students stay in Hampton Roads and help contribute to the economy.
“The Skilled Trades Academy is extremely important, not only for the students that come in here for the training, for the economy, for the industry,” said Mike Vander Werf, STA program manager for TCC.
STA is expecting to double the amount of students enrolled. It’s already had more than 130 students enroll in the new programs since September.
One welding student told 10 On Your Side that STA has changed her life.
“It's 2025, like there's new technology, new equipment evolving every day," said Breiona Gray. "I like that here. Like, it's the same stuff we're going to see out in the field."
If you are interested in Skilled Trades Academy, click here.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Mental health help is right at your fingertips, with many people now turning to chatbots when traditional therapy is either unavailable or unwanted. But can talking with a chatbot cause more harm than good?
"It could absolutely give people tools, but the computer also needs to know when it's met its match, and I don't know if it can do that," said EVMS-ODU Psychiatry Department Chair Dr. David Spiegel.
Spiegel sees the advantages of artificial intelligence, especially as America navigates a mental health epidemic with a shortage of mental health care providers. Chatbots are available 24/7 with no cost and no judgment. They also, however, have no empathy.
"I think the give-and-take of the conversation you get from the computer is not the same as give-and-take humans have with each other," Spiegel said.
A machine may be helpful for navigating relationship issues or social anxiety, Spiegel said. They can offer mindfulness and meditation techniques.
He cautions, though, that a computer cannot prescribe medication or make observations. A chatbot operates only on the information a person puts into it, and one symptom by itself, Spiegel warns, means very little. He pours over pages and does detective work to deliver a diagnosis.
"If somebody gave me a diagnosis of cancer," Spiegel said, "I'd want to ask them, 'what makes you think I have cancer."
Researchers are working on ways to improve AI so that future algorithms may even predict psychiatric episodes before they happen.
For now, Spiegel advises people to proceed with caution.
"I think, in a crisis situation," Spiegel said, "there is no substitute for the real thing."
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text the national mental health hotline at 988 or your doctor.
NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (WAVY) — An active duty sailor charged with negligent homicide in the death last spring of a member of his crew had his article 32 hearing Thursday afternoon.
Master at Arms 2 Jackson Bower, 24, was piloting a light boat known as Work Skiff 5 April 28. Master at Arms 3 Lyndon Cosgriff-Flax, 22, was standing in the bow of the boat.
The two were on harbor patrol near the Coleman Bridge for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.
According to the government, Bower was showing a new member of the crew the capabilities of the boat.
They began a drill known as “chase the rabbit” where a trailing boat follows a lead boat and tries to stay in its wake.
Bower was driving the lead boat. According to the government he made a left turn, followed by an abrupt and dangerous sharp right turn.
Cosgriff-Flax was thrown overboard and was struck by the propeller. Trial Counsel said a third sailor jumped in to rescue Cosgriff-Flax but found him in a pool of blood.
Bower’s civilian defense attorney called the death a tragedy, but it did not rise to the level of negligent homicide.
The investigating officer will determine next month whether the case goes to a court martial. Bower also faces charges of dereliction of duty and making a false statement to NCIS investigators.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — One person is in custody after a man was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon on Graylyn Drive in Virginia Beach, police said.
Daniel Van Dyke (Courtesy: VBSO)
Virginia Beach Police said they are investigating a fatal stabbing in the 1300 block of Graylyn Drive, near Pleasant Valley Road and Salem High School. Police said the incident occurred around 4:15 p.m.
Police said 38-year-old Daniel Van Dyke was arrested at the scene in connection to the stabbing death of 58-year-old Roy Stackhouse.
Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder and stabbing during the commission of a felony.
Police said there is not believed to be an outstanding threat to the community at this time.
Hilary D. Johnson and Z'ibreyea S. Parker were charged with second-degree murder and child abuse in May 2024 in connection with the death of their infant, I’ijayah Johnson. Police said the investigation began at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters with a child protection call.
Court documents revealed that when the infant was brought to the hospital, she was cold to the touch and showed signs of abuse, including lacerations, burns to the feet, bruises and signs of shaken baby syndrome. I’ijayah was later pronounced dead by medical staff.
During Wednesday’s court hearing, a CHKD nurse testified that Johnson and Parker walked into the hospital with a covered stroller. The pair claimed the infant had only been unresponsive for “a few hours.” The nurse also said the couple was acting weird and seemed as if they were not taking the situation seriously.
She also testified that the parents initially could not get the date of birth and spelling of their baby’s name correct.
The detective in the case told the court that the parents were living in a tent near Brambleton Avenue and Interstate 264 when the child was born.
He recounted that Johnson told him, when interviewed, that he had gotten home from work and taken the baby out for a walk in the stroller. She was unsecured, and it overturned, sending her tumbling. That, according to the couple, was how she got hurt.
The parents said they treated the infant’s wounds with witch hazel, peroxide and gauze.
The following day, on May 4, after noting that the infant was unresponsive, the couple took I’ijayah to CHKD via the light rail.
Z’ibreyea’s attorney tried to get her murder charged dismissed, saying that she was not present for the stroller incident. Ultimately, however, all of the charges were certified.
Hilary and Z’ibreyea’s next court appearance will be in Circuit Court. The date has yet to be determined.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — On the hill near the pond where Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo lost his life, friends and strangers alike came to say goodbye.
It began Monday night after the grim discovery that left everyone broken-hearted.
On Wednesday, the Virginia Beach Medical Examiner confirmed that the manner of death was a drowning. The Virginia Beach community says they just want to support the family during this tragic time.
"We were heartbroken," said Courtney Rivera, who organized the growing vigil. "There are no words. I was left speechless. You are waiting for an update, and you finally get it, and it makes me cry."
Neighbors are shaken after a weekend of searching for the missing 12-year-old came to a sad end at a pond Monday afternoon.
"That's a terrible, terrible tragedy," said nearby resident Anna Moore.
Acevedo's body was recovered from a retention pond not far from his home. Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate said it's a possibility that Acevedo went through the ice.
"I grew up in a really cold area and you just stay away from the ice," Moore said.
Virginia Beach Police said they are investigating the authenticity of the ransom request which led to the Amber Alert, and the eventual searching of the pond.
Jennifer Campbell of Williamsburg said that "it is pretty raw. We are still processing it, but our hope is in Christ."
Other residents are deeply saddened — one man said police knocked on his door for a better vantage point of the pond.
Neudigate said the ice was about three inches thick, but again, details on how Acevedo ended up in the water are unclear. Nearby neighbors Rivera and Jason Lopez said their doorbell camera caught footage of Acevedo Friday, which is when he was last seen. They've since turned that over to police.
"Just being a kid hanging out with his friends, playing outside," Rivera said. "Throwing snowballs at each other, just having fun, and I'm grateful that I even have that footage to share with the parents."
"We just wanna be here to dedicate this to Juan his family, and just pay our respects," Jason Lopez said.
They hope the memorial and comfort for the family continues to grow as this investigation continues.
"Either the family, or someone on behalf of the family, paid ($500) with no additional communication," Neudigate said. "We would be derelict not to continue to investigate that until we know otherwise."
Acevedo was a seventh-grade student at Larkspur Middle School, where grief counselors were Tuesday. The school sent this letter home to families:
"It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the loss of one of our students. This tragedy deeply impacts our entire school community, and our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
We understand this loss may bring up many emotions for our students, staff, and families. For many students, this may be their first experience with the loss of a classmate. While immediate family is often the greatest source of comfort, please know that Larkspur Middle School is here to support our students as well. We will have additional counseling resources available to anyone who needs them. If your child would like to speak with someone, please encourage them to connect with our counselors, who are ready to provide support.
As we process this loss together, I encourage us all to lean on one another, offering kindness, compassion, and understanding during this difficult time.
If you have any concerns about your child or need additional resources for your family, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or our counseling team."
Shadiyah Harris, who lives near the pond and has a 4-year-old, said she took this as an opportunity to point out the dangers of water.
"During the snow day, we were in that area, and I held him by his hood," she said, "and we cautioned him to step out too far because he could slip into the water, and we didn't know how deep it was."
There was ice on the pond, but as you got away from shore, it got thinner, then really thin.
On Monday, Alissa Hendra from the Peninsula was putting up flyers for Juan. She knows about loss, as her daughter was murdered.
"Healing is a moment-by-moment process," Hendry said, "and it does not ever really go away. It just gets a little easier to take — steps day-by-day, and my heart really goes out to them.
Jairo Alvarez was there Tuesday with Larkspur Middle School teacher Melissa Moore. Jairo wrote this about his friend, which is now posted on the tree at the vigil.
"I will always remember you as a good friend from school and forever treasure our school and play time together," Jairo wrote. "Rest in Peace my Dear Friend."
"He was such a very good friend," Jairo said. "Nice, kind and very playful."
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Six dead horses were found, and 22 more horses showed signs of neglect following an investigation in Suffolk, police said Tuesday, with residents saying they've shared their concerns about them numerous times.
Suffolk Police’s Animal Control Division launched an investigation Sunday following allegations of animal neglect in the 1200 block of Buckhorn Drive, and multiple search warrants were obtained and executed at the property and other nearby locations, all of them owned by the same people, according to police.
During their investigation, officers found several horses on the property, including the 22 suspected of neglect and six other horses that were dead and in varying states of decomposition. Police said the dead horses have been taken to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for necropsy.
On Wednesday, more than five horses were still on the property on Buckhorn Drive, many with their ribs showing and covered in mud.
“I guess whoever owned them thought it was OK for the horses to live like this," said one woman who has reported the property multiple times and asked to remain anonymous. "I mean, right out in public for everybody to see, so thank God there’s something being done now."
While 10 On Your Side was at the property, multiple people driving by stopped to say they had reported the property many times, with one viewer saying she called the barn more than 10 times over the years. One person gave us a thumbs up, and another said she was glad change was coming.
“I reported to the Suffolk Humane Society twice," the woman said. "I reported how these horses were living in deplorable conditions."
There is hope for the future of these horses.
Suffolk Animal Control was at the property Wednesday with hay, and a nonprofit is ready to help. Circle A Home for Horses rehabilitates horses in Virginia Beach, and its executive director said she is ready to hook up the trailer and go get them.
“So we have empty stalls, and I've already told the person who's sort of organizing it, and the animal control chief knows that we're ready to take some of their severe cases," said Alicia Mahar, Circle A Home for Horses founder and executive director. "We just have to hook up and head out that way."
Suffolk Police are working with the state veterinarian and an independent licensed veterinarian to assess and treat all the horses on the property, and the Suffolk General District Court has ordered that the remaining 22 horses be impounded.
Police said the transportation of the horses began on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and that the horses are being relocated to several undisclosed rescue organizations and shelters throughout Virginia.
10 On Your Side reached out to Suffolk Police about a timeline and was told it is an active and ongoing investigation. The city of Suffolk confirmed that no one has been charged at this time.
The Suffolk Animal Control Division, in coordination with the city’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, is leading the investigation.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It's times like these when having a close-knit community is both a blessing and a curse.
A curse, because upon hearing the origin of American Eagle flight 5342, Jill Stewart, Tidewater Figure Skating Club's skating director, knew she'd likely know, or know of, victims.
A blessing, because she knows the figure skating community will "rise."
"We have, all the coaches on my staff, have some sort of a connection to someone who was on that plane last night," Stewart said.
The Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championship, the final qualifier for the U.S. World and Junior Championship teams, concluded Sunday in Wichita and was immediately followed by the National Development Camp.
It was confirmed early Thursday that a dozen or more elite figure skaters were onboard.
"I had someone from U.S. figure skating 'cause I've done some work with them as well, and she just relocated to England. She sent me a text this morning to see if we were OK," Stewart said.
While none of the students Stewart coaches attended this year, she said one 12-year-old is in the pipeline to attend next year.
"His mom messaged me this morning saying his text messages were blowing up because a lot of the friends that he has skated with and has gone to events with were on that flight last night," Stewart said. "It's a very close-knit community."
The 18-member U.S. team that was set to compete in the world championships in Prague died when Sabena Flight 548 crashed on Feb. 15, 1961, in Berg-Kampenhout, about 45 minutes outside of Brussels.
Six U.S. coaches and four skating officials, along with some family members, also died.
"It's kind of déjà vu, but our community will rally," Stewart said. "We're very supportive of each other and and we will rise. I just feel that, hopefully, when the impact happened, it happened very quickly and they didn't suffer."
The Tidewater Figure Skating Club meets at Chilled Ponds in both Chesapeake and Yorktown as well as Iceland of Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach.
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