Galaxy airlines flight 203 crash site reno, nevada. My son was a curious young adolescent at that time, and i remember him telling me that he had seen people that were on fire. Galaxy airlines flight crashes into south reno field. Most of the victims of the crash were from minnesota. Moments after takeoff, the pilot reported galaxy airlines charter flight 203 was having vibration problems just before it crashed and exploded, the first major american commercial airline crash in. The copilot of the comair airplane that crashed during takeoff in lexington and killed 47 passengers in 2006 will be. On january 21, 1985, galaxy airlines flight 203 was supposed to depart from what was then known as renocannon international airport its. That is the question that has followed george lamson jr. Plane crash ceremony wont include survivor newscut. Lone survivor of 1987 plane crash breaks silence video.
Galaxy airlines flight 203 crashed in a field in south reno just after 1 a. The galaxy airlines flight 203 began to vibrate as the rightwing took an unexpected turn. Galaxy airlines flight 203 crashed after takeoff from reno. Reno air crash sole survivor tells story in cnn film. On january 21, 1985, galaxy airlines flight 203 was supposed to depart from what was then known as renocannon international airport its now renotahoe international airport and arrive safely at minneapolissaint paul international airport in minnesota. New memorial unveiled for 1985 plane crash that killed 70 in. I had recently opened a small trailer dealership there. With permission from george lamson, sole survivor of galaxy airlines flight 203 and his encouragement, i am passing. Only a handful of people have come through major plane crashes alive and alone. Galaxy airlines flight 203 was a lockheed l188 electra 4engine turboprop, registration n5532, operating as a nonscheduled charter flight from reno. Top 5 amazing stories of airplane crash survivors added by wandola amoth on march. Galaxy airlines flight 203 crashed into a field in reno, nevada shortly after takeoff on january 21st, 1985. We witnessed the immediate aftermath of the plane crash.
Cnn to premiere sole survivor, a documentary about lone. My family and i lived across the street from the galaxy airlines flight 203 crash in reno on january 21, 1985. Little evidence of deadly flight 114 remains in the hills above las vegas. Thirtyfive years ago tuesday, 71 people were killed when galaxy airlines flight 203 crashed outside of reno, nevada. An aging lockheed electra that crashed and killed as. Little evidence of deadly flight 114 remains in the hills. Documentary that features flight 5191 copilot to air on. Unfortunately, this was a flight that was fated for tragedy. Galaxy airlines flight 203 was a deadly plane crash in nevada.
Cnns rene marsh examines what happened to cause these fatal crashes with only one survivor. Rescuers found him strapped in his seat on a street, which he had exchanged. The entire wikipedia with video and photo galleries for each article. Videezy is a community of videographers who download and share free hd stock video. Galaxy airlines flight 203 crashed into a reno field at south virginia street and neil road just after 1 a. Dedication ceremony planned for plaque honoring victims of. There were 71 passengers and crew on board, and 17.
Lockheed electral188c n5532 reno, nevada january 21, 1985 synopsis about 0102. Media in category galaxy airlines flight 203 the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Scene from galaxy plane crash on south virginia street, january 21, 1985. Thirty years ago today, galaxy airlines flight 203 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in reno. Sole survivor premiere churns memories of 1987 plane.
Galaxy airlines flight 203 was a lockheed l188 electra 4engine turboprop, registration n5532, operating as a nonscheduled charter flight from reno, nevada to minneapolis, minnesota, which crashed on january 21, 1985 shortly after takeoff. Documentary that features flight 5191 copilot to air on cnn thursday. The movie caught up with sole survivors from four plane crashes, the 1987 romulus crash. Its a terrifying, lifechanging experience that few of us can fully understand. Cnn films acquires plane crash docu sole survivor deadline. I received this email, which stirred up memories from my past.
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