Historical Events tagged with "piedmont airlines"
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Piedmont Airlines Flight 22 Collision
A Piedmont Airlines Boeing 727-22 collided with a Cessna 310 over Hendersonville, North Carolina, resulting in the loss of all on board. Among the deceased was John T. McNaughton, an advisor to Robert McNamara, highlighting the severe consequences of mid-air collisions during that era of aviation.
Continue ReadingPlane Crash Near Charlottesville Airport
Piedmont Airlines Flight 349, a Lockheed L-188 Electra, crashed while approaching Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport in Albemarle County, Virginia. Among the 27 people on board, 26 lost their lives, with only one survivor. The aircraft encountered severe turbulence and a loss of altitude shortly before landing. This incident highlighted the challenges of navigating mountainous terrain and inclement weather conditions in aviation.
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