On February 15, 1961, tragedy struck when the plane carrying the United States figure skating team, coaches and family members perished en route to Brussels, Belgium, killing all passengers.

1961年2月15日，一架载运美国花样滑冰选手、教练和家属的客机在飞往布鲁塞尔途中坠毁，机上乘客全部遇难。