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In light of the recent airplane crashes, Jess decided to research incidents in Oklahoma. This turned up the tragic event from April 22, 1966. This date marks the worst plane crash in Oklahoma's history, involving American Flyers Airline Flight 280/D, which was transporting US soldiers from California to Georgia. The Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Ardmore Municipal Airport, leading to the deaths of the five crew members and 75 passengers, many of whom were new Army recruits. Factors such as low visibility, inclement weather, and a pilot's medical condition contributed to this disaster, which left a significant impact on the community.
The investigation by the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board revealed information that will shock you! The crash prompted nearly two dozen wrongful death lawsuits against the airline and led to reforms in pilot medical certification processes.
So stow your personal belongings in the overhead bins, buckle your seat belts, and sit back and enjoy this flight with your favorite cousins! We can’t promise turbulence free, but we can promise an informative time!
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Flyers_Airline
US Deadly Events.com
Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives
American Flyers.com
The American Flyers Crash in Ardmore by Gary Heartsill
OKWreckChasing.org
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In light of the recent airplane crashes, Jess decided to research incidents in Oklahoma. This turned up the tragic event from April 22, 1966. This date marks the worst plane crash in Oklahoma's history, involving American Flyers Airline Flight 280/D, which was transporting US soldiers from California to Georgia. The Lockheed L-188 Electra aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Ardmore Municipal Airport, leading to the deaths of the five crew members and 75 passengers, many of whom were new Army recruits. Factors such as low visibility, inclement weather, and a pilot's medical condition contributed to this disaster, which left a significant impact on the community.
The investigation by the U.S. Civil Aeronautics Board revealed information that will shock you! The crash prompted nearly two dozen wrongful death lawsuits against the airline and led to reforms in pilot medical certification processes.
So stow your personal belongings in the overhead bins, buckle your seat belts, and sit back and enjoy this flight with your favorite cousins! We can’t promise turbulence free, but we can promise an informative time!
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Flyers_Airline
US Deadly Events.com
Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives
American Flyers.com
The American Flyers Crash in Ardmore by Gary Heartsill
OKWreckChasing.org
YouTube MPC Flights

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