Tina Knowles is mourning the loss of a young visionary.
Beyoncé’s mother expressed her sympathies to the family of Kiah Duggins, who was tragically among the passengers on an American Airlines flight from Witchita, Kansas, that crashed into a U.S. Army helicopter in Washington D.C. on January 29th.
Deeply grieved by the passing of such a radiant, accomplished young lady, I expressed my sentiments on Instagram, sharing a photo of Duggins from January 31st. My heartfelt sympathies go out to her family, sending them comfort and love during this difficult time. May God bless her soul, Kiah.
As a devoted admirer, I felt compelled to share the heartfelt message that was accompanied by a picture of the esteemed civil rights attorney. She was due to become part of our academic family this autumn. Her message, “May her memory inspire us all,” resonated deeply within me.
The university also verified that Duggins was a passenger on American Eagle Flight 5342, where the aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter carrying three people collided and plunged into the Potomac River. As of January 31, District of Columbia fire chief John Donnelly has reported that all 67 individuals are presumed to have perished, with ongoing efforts to retrieve the bodies.
On January 30th, the university posted on LinkedIn that she has spent her professional life championing civil rights, specifically focusing on challenging unconstitutional law enforcement tactics and unfair money bail systems in Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
Following her graduation with a J.D. from Harvard Law School, Duggins spent time working as a litigator for both the Civil Rights Corps. and the Northern California branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, according to her biography on the CRC website.
Besides graduating from Wichita State University and Wichita East High School, Duggins also had a special bond with Kansas. Her previous pageant director, Larry Strong, mentioned that Duggins, who was once a popular pageant queen, made it to the top 10 finalists in the Miss Kansas Pageant not just once, but twice in 2014 and 2015.
In 2014 and 2015, she won the title of Miss Butler County, but didn’t win a crown at the recent prestigious competition.
Alongside Duggins, the regional jet was filled with 14 American figure skaters, coaches, and their families who were attending a camp in Wichita, Kansas, as reported by U.S. Figure Skating. Among them were six local skaters from the Skating Club of Boston, where the two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan used to train.
I expressed my deep sorrow and emotion over the unfortunate incident, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow club representatives, as we faced the media to share our feelings about the heartbreaking event.
If you discover that some of the passengers on the flight were acquaintances of yours, it makes the news all the more devastating,” the former skater expressed. “My heart goes out to the athletes, skaters, their loved ones, and everyone else who was aboard that plane. We’ve faced hardships before as a nation, as individuals, and we have proven our resilience. It’s how we react to such incidents that truly defines us, even when it seems impossible, we rise again.
Keep reading for more information on the devastating crash.
On January 29th evening, American Airlines flight 5342 departing from Wichita, Kansas and bound for Washington, D.C., encountered a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter in an unfortunate incident close to the Reagan National Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration later verified this event through their official Twitter account (now known as X). Tragically, both the plane with 60 passengers and 4 crew members, and the helicopter carrying 3 individuals, plunged into the Potomac River.
The flight in question was a Bombardier CRJ-700 series, a Canadian-manufactured twin-engine jet, which was being flown by PSA Airlines, an affiliate of American Airlines.
Initially planned as a rescue effort, it has now evolved into a retrieval operation. On January 31, District of Columbia fire chief John Donnelly confirmed that all 67 passengers on board the two planes are now considered deceased.
At the press conference on January 30th, the official stated that they currently hold no hope for any survivors, but their focus is on locating all the deceased individuals and returning them to their families.
In the aftermath of the tragic event, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy disclosed that the helicopter was following a typical flight path when it collided and had indeed noticed the nearby plane.
He clarified during the news conference that last night, the helicopter was following a typical flying route, which is often observed over the river if you reside in the Washington, D.C., region. In other words, helicopters frequently fly up and down the river in this pattern when living in our nation’s capital.
Out of the sixty individuals, there were fourteen individuals associated with American figure skating – skaters, coaches, and their families – who were attending a training camp in Wichita, Kansas, as stated by U.S. Figure Skating.
The sports organization announced, as reported by NBC News, that these athletes, coaches, and relatives were on their way home following the National Development Camp, which took place alongside the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. We are deeply saddened by this unimaginable tragedy and keep the families of the victims in our thoughts and prayers.
In 1995, the world-champion Russian figure skating duo, Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who are married, were reportedly aboard as well, according to Russian news outlets.
Today, Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson from the Kremlin, shared somber news received from Washington. He expressed his deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families and friends of the Russian citizens who tragically perished in a plane crash. (NBC News)
Hamaad Raza was anxiously awaiting his wife at the international airport, as she too was on an American Airlines flight.
He shared with CBS affiliate WUSA9, “I’m hoping someone is rescuing her from the river at this moment, and that’s my only hope. I can only pray, asking God for help in this situation.
A student named Grace Maxwell from Cedarville University was additionally aboard the flight, as mentioned in a press release issued on January 31st, following her attendance at her grandfather’s funeral.
It was confirmed by Ron McLendon II, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Joint Task Force-National Capital Region/Military District of Washington, that the helicopter in question belonged to Bravo Company, stationed at Davison Army Airfield in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, which is part of the 12th Aviation Battalion.
The official disclosed that the plane was engaged in a training exercise when it collided.
In my role as a lifestyle expert, I’d like to share some updates on an unfortunate incident that recently occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is spearheading a comprehensive investigation into the collision, with valuable contributions from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Army. Additionally, the Pentagon has launched its own independent inquiry to ensure a thorough understanding of all aspects related to this event.
In the ongoing investigation, Jeff Guzzetti, a former NTSB and FAA investigator, shared with Today that the air traffic control communications from that night will undergo thorough examination by the National Transportation Safety Board. The controller involved will be questioned, and the radar data will be meticulously analyzed by the NTSB.
On January 30th, as reported by NBC News, investigators retrieved the flight and route data-recording devices (commonly known as black boxes) that were associated with the aircraft.
President Donald J. Trump shared his condolences about the tragedy.
According to a statement from the White House, I’ve been thoroughly informed about the tragic incident that happened at Reagan National Airport. May those who lost their lives rest in peace. I want to express my gratitude for the remarkable work being done by our emergency responders. I am keeping track of the situation and will share further updates as they become available.
It has been confirmed that Ilia Malinin, three-time U.S. figure skating champion, was not on board the flight in question. In an Instagram post, he expressed his hopes and concerns, saying “I hope and wish well for everyone who was on that flight to be safe.
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, too, conveyed her sorrow at a news conference, stating that the city’s heart is burdened heavily.
1) She expressed her condolences with everyone affected, stating this unfortunate event would bond the people of Washington, D.C., and Wichita, Kansas, for eternity.
Twice Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan conveyed a heartfelt statement to media outlets regarding the tragic accident that sadly took the lives of six skaters who were once part of the Skating Club of Boston, a place where she too had previously trained.
Kerrigan expressed his feelings by saying that he was eager to join and be a member of our group, all while fighting back tears. He added that learning about the passengers who were on the same flight made the situation even more painful for him.
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