Daniel Ryan (figure skater)

Daniel Ryan (born c. 1930 - died February 15, 1961) was an American ice dancer who competed with partner Carol Ann Peters.

Daniel Ryan
Personal information
Country represented	United States
Born	c. 1930
Died	(1961-02-15)February 15, 1961
Partner	Carol Ann Peters
Medal record Figure skating Ice dancing Representing the  United States World Championships 1953 Davos Ice dancing 1952 Paris Ice dancing North American Championships 1953 Cleveland Ice dancing

After his competitive career ended, Ryan became a skating coach. He was en route to the World Figure Skating Championships in 1961 with his pupils, Larry Pierce and Diane Sherbloom, when their plane (Sabena Flight 548) crashed near Brussels, Belgium, killing all on board. Ryan was 31 at the time of his death.