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DC 3 N51071's Tragic Evansville Flight Ends 29 Die
The DC 3 N51071, in service since 1941, crashed after takeoff from Evansville Indiana killing 29, including University of Evansville players and staff. The plane had a long service history with GM Michigan Tech Fontana Aviation and National Jet Service. Authorities cite possible pilot, weather, or mechanical factors as causes remain unresolved.
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Howard Benedict
Evans Witt
Associated Press
Iowa
Douglas Aircraft
Evansville
Ind
University of
United States
Canada
U.S. Army
General Motors
Michigan Tech
Sellstrom Manufacturing
Hawk
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Force
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Houghton
Upper Peninsula
Sellstrom Manufacturing of
Barrington Optical Co
Barrington, Il
Fontana
Bernie Junior
Ed Basler Flight Service
Oshkosh
Wis
National Jet Service of
Indianapolis
National Jet
Clifton Martin
Indiana Pacers
National Basketball Association
Purdue
Indiana
FAA
Ty van Pham
National Jet Service