Events tagged with "sierra pacific airlines"

Historical Events tagged with "sierra pacific airlines"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Sierra Pacific Airlines Flight 802 Disaster

March 13th, 1974 51 years ago

Sierra Pacific Airlines Flight 802 crashed into the White Mountains near Bishop, California, while en route from San Francisco to Mammoth Lakes. The crash, caused by a combination of pilot error and poor weather conditions, resulted in the deaths of all 36 people on board. The aircraft lost altitude rapidly and struck the mountainous terrain, leading to a significant loss of life and raising concerns regarding flight safety in mountainous regions.