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The Northern Virginia community is with Andrew Beyer as they mourn the loss of Justyna Beyer, 44, and her 12-year-old daughter, Brielle Beyer. The mother and daughter tragically lost their lives on January 29 when their flight, American Airlines Flight 5342, collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
Andrew Beyer, Justyna’s husband and Brielle’s father, shared his heartbreak on social media, writing:
“I’m still in shock. I lost my soulmate and my princess last night… They were truly beautiful people inside and out. I really lived my life for them, I loved them more than anything, and I’m going to miss them so much.”
In the wake of this devastating loss, the community has rallied around Andrew Beyer and his 6-year-old son, Kallen. In a GoFundMe campaign launched by Andrew to provide financial support for the grieving father and son, people have already donated over $130,000 toward a $200,000 goal.
In the latest update on the GoFundMe page, Andrew Beyer wrote:
"Thank you everyone, the support from the community has meant so much for me and Kallen"
Some donors left heartwarming comments for Andrew Beyers along with their donations. Patricia Vargas-Browning wrote:
"Andy and Kallen, please know that you are not alone. We are here for you. May God Shower you Both with love."
Kevin Kavanagh, another donor expressed:
"My heart is very heavy. My deepest heart felt condolences for your loss. I guess the Lord needed a couple of angels to surround the throne that night. May the love of God, family, and friends surround you and give you strength, peace and comfort."
More about Andrew Beyer's daughter Brielle who was an ice figure skater
Justyna and Brielle were returning from the U.S. Figure Skating National Development Camp in Wichita, Kansas when the crash occurred.
Brielle Beyer was a rising star in the figure skating world, known for her dedication, talent, and passion for the sport. A member of the Skating Club of Northern Virginia, Brielle had recently achieved one of her lifelong dreams—earning a spot on the National Development Team for U.S. Figure Skating.
Reflecting on her accomplishments, Brielle shared her excitement on Instagram, writing:
“2024 was by far the best year of my life. I had so much fun with friends and family and achieved many new skills that I thought I would never be able to do! So excited for 2025! This year I achieved my goals of landing all my triples, medaling at all my NQS I attended, and becoming a NDT member!”
Brielle trained at Haymarket Iceplex, a year-round facility that became a second home to her and many other young athletes dedicated to perfecting their skills. The rink mourned her loss, sharing in a heartfelt tribute.
The young skater had just returned from the prestigious National Development Camp, where she trained alongside 160 of the country’s top figure skaters.
She had recently won a bronze medal in the juvenile girls division at the 2025 Eastern Sectional Singles Final and was excelling in her training, consistently landing triple jumps under the guidance of her coaches, Kalle Strid and Mikael Olofsson.
Brielle’s love for skating was deeply ingrained in her family. Her father, Andrew Beyer, a former hockey player, fostered her passion for the ice, and her younger brother, Kallen, had also begun skating at the age of six.
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Dave Lease, a figure skating journalist behind The Skating Lesson, described Brielle as a “spunky skater who was said to live on the ice.” Her father, Andrew Beyer, shared a video of one of her performances, calling it one of his favorites—a reminder of her love for the sport and the joy she brought to those around her.
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