Events tagged with "reno"

Historical Events tagged with "reno"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashes near Reno

January 21st, 1985 40 years ago

Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashed shortly after takeoff from Reno–Tahoe International Airport in Nevada, resulting in the deaths of 70 people on board. The flight was en route to San Diego when it experienced catastrophic engine failure, leading the pilots to lose control of the aircraft. Witnesses reported seeing the plane struggle to gain altitude before descending rapidly. Emergency responders were dispatched promptly, but the severity of the incident left no survivors.