Events tagged with "Alaska Airlines"

Historical Events tagged with "Alaska Airlines"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Alaska Airlines Flight 779 Crash Overview

July 21st, 1961 63 years ago

Alaska Airlines Flight 779, a chartered Convair 440 aircraft, crashed near Shemya Air Force Base in Alaska, resulting in the deaths of six individuals onboard. The flight was reportedly returning to its base after a routine trip. Eyewitness accounts detailed the last moments of the aircraft's descent, highlighting potential mechanical failure as a contributing factor. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but no survivors were found among the passengers and crew.