Olivia Ter’s mother was a pediatrician in Russia who came to the United States and devoted her life to her daughter.
A Maryland 12-year-old and rising figure skater, Olivia Eve Ter, was among the 64 passengers who passed away on January 39, 2025, Wednesday night when a commercial jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C.
Highlights
- Sadly, Olivia Ter lost her life at a young age when a commercial jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Washinton, D.C.
- Olivia Ter was born to her devoted mother, Olesay, and her father, Andrew Ter.
- She grew up along with her younger sister, Anna Valery.
The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County confirmed that Olivia Eve Ter, from Ft. Washington, was onboard the plane that traveled from Wichita, Kansas, to Reagan National Airport. According to officials, there were no survivors.
Olivia was one of the US Figure Skating community members who returned home after the US Figure Skating National Development Camp in Kansas.
The director of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the Prince George’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Bill Tyler, said,
“The impact of Olivia’s life will continue to resonate in our youth sports community, and she will be sorely missed,”
Bill Tyler
Olivia trained at the Tucker Road Ice Rink in Prince George’s County. She aspired to qualify for a spot on Team USA in the world championships.
In a statement, Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation said,
“Olivia not only excelled in figure skating programs but inspired others through her talent, determination and sportsmanship,””Her passion for the sport and positive influence on her peers and coaches will not be forgotten.”
Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation
The Maryland figure skating community was devasted by the deaths of more than a dozen figure skaters.
It has been considered one of the deadliest aviation crashes since November 12, 2001, when an American Airlines passenger flight that had departed from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff, killing 260 on board.
Olivia Ter Is Survived By Her Parents And Sister, Anna Valery
Olivia Eve Ter, 12, was born in 2012 in North Virginia, United States, to her father, Andrew Ter, and her mother, Olesya Ter. She grew up with her younger sister, Anna Valery.
However, Olivia’s parents have avoided social media, so little information about their personal lives is available.
According to the source, her mother, Olesya, came to the United States from Russia and devoted her life to helping her daughter achieve her skating dreams.
Olivia’s parents are initially from Russia and are of Russian-American ethnicity.
In 2024, Olivia made her parents proud with her fantastic performance at the Eastern Sectional Singles and US Pairs Finals.
Moreover, she earned gold at the Philadelphia Summer Championships and silvers at the Potomac Open and Middle Atlantics.
Sadly, Andrew and Olesya lost their daughter, Olivia Ter, in the plane crash on January 29, 2025.
Some sources have also claimed that Olivia was accompanied by her mother, Olesya, on American Airlines flight 5342, which crashed on Wednesday.
Close ones and relatives have sent their heartfelt condolences and prayers to Olivia’s parents to stay strong in this challenging period.
Additional Information
- Olivia Eve Ter was one of only four elite youth skaters from the region who attended the training camp. The camp serves as a launchpad for athletes vying for a spot on Team USA at the world championships.
- Those who knew Olivia said she excelled in figure skating programs and inspired others through her talent.
- The National Transportation Safety Board, leading the investigation into the collision, said the plane’s flight data and voice recorders, known as black boxes, have been recovered.
