Historical Events tagged with "wilkes-barre"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Nineteen Lives Lost in Pennsylvania Plane Crash

May 21st, 2000 24 years ago

A twin-engine Beechcraft 1900C crashed near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, resulting in the deaths of all 19 people on board. The aircraft was en route from Philadelphia to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport when it encountered severe weather conditions. Moments before landing, the plane went down near the airport, raising questions about weather-related hazards and aviation safety protocols.

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