Remembering the Flight 22 Crash in Hendersonville
Eyewitness accounts from Hendersonville natives recall where they were when two Asheville airport jets collided above Highway 64. Residents describe the fireball, debris, and rescue efforts, with a shared sense that the event left lasting scars and inspired some to seek aviation paths.
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Conner
Hendersonville
Alaska
Ronald Stepp
New City
Main Street
N.C
Spartanburg
Stepp
Jerry Moore
Asheville
Moore
Lamb
Roscoe Green
U.S. 64
Matthew Hudgins
Kimberly-Clark
Aldi
Highway 64
Forest
Bud" Hendricks
Myrtle Beach
Hendricks
Bob Hyder
Hyder Street
Home Depot
Flight 22 Remembrance Ceremony Marks Piedmont Crash Anniversary
Henderson County Heritage Museum and Rescue Squad host a 11 30 a.m. ceremony July 19 at the Historic Courthouse plaza to honor 82 lives lost in the Piedmont crash. Speakers include Paul Houle and local officials. a display of photos video accounts and fused metal will be shown. Flight 22 Day of Remembrance events run July 17 through sunset July 19 with flags at half staff.
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Henderson County Heritage Museum
Henderson County Rescue Squad
Main Street
Henderson County
North Carolina
Paul Houle
Piedmont Airlines
Carolyn Justus
Terry Robinson
Mark Warwick
WTZQ
Mark Shepherd
Hendersonville
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