Historical Events tagged with "united air lines"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Deadly Bombing of United Air Lines Flight 629

November 1st, 1955 69 years ago

United Air Lines Flight 629, a Douglas DC-6B airliner, was bombed near Longmont, Colorado, resulting in the deaths of all 39 passengers and five crew members on board. The aircraft had taken off from Denver, Colorado, when it suddenly exploded mid-air. Evidence later pointed to a bomb concealed in a suitcase aboard the aircraft, leading investigators to probe into potential motives behind the attack. The incident marked a significant event in the history of commercial aviation safety.

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Accidents & Tragedies

United Air Lines Flight 615 crash near Decoto

August 24th, 1951 73 years ago

United Air Lines Flight 615, a Douglas DC-6, crashed near Decoto, California, resulting in the deaths of all 50 individuals on board. The aircraft was en route from Los Angeles to San Francisco when it encountered severe weather and lost altitude rapidly, leading to the tragic accident. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the airplane in distress before it crashed just short of the Hayward Airport, causing extensive debris field and igniting a fire upon impact.

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