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Independent in Long Beach, California

01 Jul 1964

Page 6

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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1964

Page

6

Oil Rig Explodes at Sea Killing Crew Near Pan American Lease

A offshore oil rig and barge leased to Pan American Petroleum sank after a gas pocket exploded at about 3 30 am. Dozens escaped by jumping into the sea as flames and smoke rose 109 feet. Survivors from Louisiana Texas Arkansas and Alabama describe a chaotic morning with several confirmed dead and others missing awaiting kin notification.

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Franks Winnfield Jae Bedy J. Bowman Houma Pan American Petetroleum Co Coast Guard Don Demars Bayou Vista Ernest J. ScHadler Lake Charles Louisiana Texas Arkansas Alabama
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X15 Rocket Plane Lands After Guidance System Fail

Edwards Air Force Base reports an X15 flight ended safely after the inertial guidance system failed shortly after drop from a bomber. Pilot Jack McKay kept altitude near 98 000 feet and speed around 3375 mph, gliding for 11 minutes before landing. Cause of the failure was not immediately determined.

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Edwards Air Force Base Jack McKay
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