WASHINGTON – Officials say no survivors are expected after an American Airlines flight with 64 people onboard collided mid-air with a military helicopter Wednesday evening.
41 bodies have been recovered from the wreckage, according to officials.
Photos of victims following the collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter (Getty Images)
List of victims in DC plane crash
What we know:
67 people on board the American Airlines flight and the Blackhawk helicopter are presumed dead.
Below is a list of confirmed names of people on board the flight or the helicopter.
- Spencer Lane
- Christine Lane
- Jinna Han
- Jin Han
- Olivia Ter
- Jesse Pitcher
- Liz Keys
- Casey Crafton
- Sean Kay and his mother Yulia
- Asra Hussain
- Evgenia Shishkova
- Vadim Naumov
- Inna Volyanskaya
- Ryan O’Hara
- Kiah Duggins
- Ian Epstein
- Tim Lilley
- Jonathan Campos
- Wendy Shaffer
Here’s what we know about the victims from the plane crash Wednesday night.
Figure skaters aboard American Airlines flight
What we know:
14 members of the skating community, including six passengers from the Skating Club Boston, are confirmed to have been aboard the flight: from Wichita to Reagan Airport Wednesday evening, according to Doug Zeghibe, the club’s executive director. The skaters were returning from the National Development Camp that was held in connection with the recent U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita. They were flying into DCA as part of a connecting route to Boston.
Two coaches, two young skaters and their mothers were among those onboard, according to Zeghibe.
Spencer Lane, 16:
Zeghibe identified one of the skaters as Spencer Lane. His mother Christine Lane was also on the plane
Spencer Lane was on board the American Airlines jet that collided in midair with a U.S. Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C. (Instagram/ @spencerskates26)
Spencer Lane was a “incredibly talented” skater, according to Zeghibe.
Lane “has not been skating that long and just rocketing to the top of the sport,” said Zeghibe.
Jinna Han, 16:
Jinna Han and her mother Jin Han were on the American Airlines flight, according to Zeghibe.
Olivia Ter, 12:
Olivia Ter, a beloved member of the Prince George’s County Tucker Road Ice Rink and exceptional youth figure skater, lost her life in the crash of American Airlines flight 5342. She was 12 years old. Olivia was one of only four elite youth skaters from the region attending the U.S. Figure Skating National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas.
“The impact of Olivia’s life will continue to resonate in our youth sports community, and she will be sorely missed”, stated Bill Tyler, Director of the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Ter family, friends, teammates, and all those affected by this devastating loss.”
Olivia not only excelled in figure skating programs, but inspired others through her talent, determination and sportsmanship.
Sean Kay, 11:
11-year-old Sean Kay and his mom Yulia were aboard the flight, according to a GoFundMe. Sean was “one of the top ice dancers in the country for his age and dreamed of making it to the Olympic team.”
Their family, dad Vitali and three siblings, are “left shattered” following the tragedy.
Russian figure skaters among DC plane crash passengers
Evgenia Shishkova:
Russian figure skaters Evgenia Shishkova and her husband Vadim Naumov were also among those on board, according to Russian media. The couple won the world championship in pairs figure skating in 1994 and narrowly missed out on Olympic medals that year at the Lillehammer Games before moving to the U.S. and coaching generations of young skaters in New England.
They joined Skating Club Boston in 2017 as coaches.
Their son, Maxim Naumov, is a competitive figure skater for the U.S. and was not on board the flight.
“”He had no reason to stay at the national development camp,” Zeghibe said. “Both of his parents were with him while he was competing. It’s well-known Mom was always too nervous to watch him skate. But his dad was with him, and Dad was in the ‘kiss-and-cry’ sharing his great performance.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Thursday morning that the pair had been on board the plane, and the Skating Club of Boston, where they coached, said Shishkova and Naumov had been killed.
Inna Volyanskaya:
Inna Volyanskaya, a former skater who competed for the pre-1991 Soviet Union, was also reported to have been on board the plane.
Boston Skating Club update on plane crash victims
Doug Zeghibe, the executive director of the Skating Club of Boston, confirms at least six of their members were killed in the midair collision over Washington DC.
“No Survivors” in deadly DCA crash
Wichita Officials during a press conference on Thursday say there are likely no survivors in deadly DCA crash.
3 soldiers in helicopter crash identified
What we know:
The Associated Press reports that the remains of the soldiers will be at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. That office coordinates the dignified transfer of fallen service members.
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Ryan O’Hara:
FOX News confirmed the crew chief of the Blackhawk helicopter has been identified as Ryan O’Hara.
O’Hara, a 2014 graduate of Parkview High School in Lilburn, leaves behind a wife and a 1-year-old son.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp wrote on X, formerly Twitter, about O’Hara and American Airlines pilot Sam Lilley: “We send our deepest condolences to the families and friends of Ryan O’Hara and Sam Lilley as they navigate this difficult time. Both of these young Georgians shared a passion for flight and for serving others, and this terrible tragedy is that much more difficult knowing their lives were cut so unexpectedly short. Marty, the girls, and I ask that all Georgians join us in keeping their loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.”
Ryan O’Hara (Family photo)
The three soldiers were doing an annual night proficiency training flight, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, adding they were a “fairly experienced crew.”
Four Maryland steamfitters killed
What we know:
Those killed also included four steamfitters, all members of a United Association union local in suburban Maryland, union leaders said in a social media post Thursday.
“Our focus now is on providing support and care to the families of our Brothers as we continue to gather more information in the coming days,” said the post by UA General President Mark McManus and Chris Madello, the business manager of Local 602.
Howard law professor killed in crash
Kiah Duggins:
Howard University President Ben Vinson III announced Thursday night that law professor Kiah Duggins was killed in the tragic plane crash.
“It is with profound sadness that the Howard University community and the Howard University School of Law have learned of the passing of Professor Kiah Duggins, who was among those lost in the mid-air plane collision at Reagan National Airport,” Vinson said. “We ask for privacy and respect for Professor Duggins’ family, students, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
Duggins was also a previous Miss Butler County pageant winner in 2014 and 2015. According to her former pageant director Larry Strong, she was also a top 10 finalist in 2014 and 2015 at the Miss Kansas Pageant.
Former Loudoun County students among crash passengers
What we know:
Loudoun County Public Schools issued a statement Thursday morning, saying that multiple victims of the crash were former LCPS students.
“Our hearts are heavy as we process the devastating news of last night’s tragic plane crash over the Potomac River involving an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter. This unimaginable loss has deeply affected our community, and with great sorrow, we have learned that multiple victims were former LCPS students. Many other Loudoun families have also been impacted, and we extend our deepest condolences to all those grieving in the wake of this tragedy,” said LCPS Superintendent Aaron Spence.
Read the full statement here.
What we know:
Read the full statement here.
Ian Epstein:
“It is with a very heavy heart and extreme sadness that myself along with our children Hannah Epstein and Joanna Epstein and his sister Robbie Epstein Bloom and her husband Steven Bloom and nieces Andi and Dani inform you that Ian Epstein was one of the flight attendants on American Airlines Flight 5342 that collided last night when they were landing in DC,” Debi Epstein, Ian’s wife, wrote in a Facebook post. “Please pray for Ian and our family as we travel to DC. We will update when plans are made.”
Fox News Digital was told that Epstein, who grew up in Montreal, Quebec, had also recently become a flight attendant a few years ago, and loved traveling and his job.
American Airlines pilot, first officer identified
Tim Lilley:
Tim Lilley also identified his son, 28-year-old Sam Lilley, as first officer on American Airlines flight 5342.
“I was so proud when Sam became a pilot. Now it hurts so bad I can’t even cry myself to sleep. I know I’ll see him again, but my heart is breaking,” Tim Lilley wrote in a Facebook post. “Sam was the First Officer on the flight that crashed in DC last night. He was doing great in his career and his personal life. He was engaged to get married in the fall.”
Sam Lilley was the pilot of the American Airlines plane that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter on January 29, 2025.
Jonathan Campos:
Captain Jonathan Campos, 34, has been identified as one of the pilots on the American Airlines regional jet, according to FOX 13 Tampa. A pilot’s license registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists an Ormond Beach, Florida, residence for Campos. Other records indicate Campos was originally from Brooklyn, New York.
Mom of 2 on board flight 5342
Wendy Shaffer:
Fox News Digital has learned the identity of another victim on board flight 5342, a mother of two young children, Wendy Shaffer.
“I’m still waiting to wake up from this nightmare, but I fear this is the truth. Wendy was not just beautiful on the outside, but was a truly amazing woman through and through,” Wendy’s husband, Nate Shaffer, shared in a statement with Fox News Digital.
“She was the best wife, mother, and friend that anyone could ever hope for. Her love, kindness, and strength touched everyone she met. We will miss you more than words can express, Wendy Jo. I love you endlessly! Rest in peace, my love.”
Father of 3 among victims
Casey Crafton:
Casey Crafton was aboard the American Airlines flight, according to a GoFundMe created by a family friend. Crafton leaves behind a wife and three children.
Newlywed among victims
Asra Hussain Raza:
Asra Hussain Raza was aboard the flight, according to her husband Hamaad Raza. The couple recently moved to D.C. and were married just last year.
2 Chinese nationals among victims
The Chinese embassy in the U.S. said two Chinese nationals were among the victims of the crash and would provide consular protection and assistance.
It also has asked the U.S. side to verify the information, officially inform the Chinese side and provide assistance to the families of the victims.
Did anyone survive the plane crash in DC?
What they’re saying:
Officials Thursday morning shared that they believed there would be no survivors from the crash.
“We don’t think there are any survivors from this accident,” said DC Fire and EMS chief John Donnelly.
The Source: This story includes information from the CEO of the Skating Club of Boston, as well as reporting from FOX News and Associated Press. FOX 5 DC has also confirmed the names of some victims through conversations with close family and friends.
