Former 'DWTS' Pro Dancer Charlotte Jørgensen Was a Passenger on Air Canada Flight That Crashed at LaGuardia Airport
Former Dancing with the Stars pro Charlotte Jørgensen revealed she was aboard the Air Canada flight that crashed into a firetruck on the runway at LaGuardia airport in New York City last weekend.
Air Canada pilots Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther tragically died in the collision.
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Charlotte wrote on Instagram, “A week ago tonight, after a fabulous weekend in Montreal, I boarded Air Canada 8646 bound for La Guardia NYC. By now, probably most of you have heard of the collision that happened with a firetruck on the runway. I owe my life to two brave souls Captain Antoine Forest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther – they made the ultimate sacrifice so that we all could live…. I am indebted to them and my thoughts are with their families????♀️????♀️????♀️”
She continued, “On the night I felt nothing as adrenaline was rushing through my body but the days after has been tough – physically, mentally and emotionally. I am at home now, and Nelson and Vivianna are taking good care of me. I will be taking time to heal.”
She added, “I am grateful for all the love I have received and I send you all an extra warm hug????????❤️ Thank you to my @dancingwiththestars family for your care and concern????????”
Charlotte competed on the very first season of DWTS back in 2005 and came in second place with celebrity partner John O’Hurley.