Historical Events tagged with "south lawn"
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Politics & Government
Cessna Crash Lands on White House South Lawn
September 12th, 1994 30 years ago
Frank Eugene Corder crashed a Cessna 150 into the White House's south lawn, directly impacting the West Wing. He was the sole occupant of the aircraft and died on impact. The incident raised significant security concerns, showcasing vulnerabilities in the airspace surrounding the nation’s capital, prompting discussions on aviation security in urban areas.
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