American Flyers Airlines Crash - Ardmore, Oklahoma
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N 34° 18.205 W 097° 06.466
14S E 674131 N 3797419
On April 22, 1966 Ardmore was the site of the worst plane crash in Oklahoma history, which killed 83 people. The crash occured about 1.5 miles NE of Ardmore Air Park.
Waymark Code: WM62M4
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2009
Views: 18
From Airdisaster.com
"The aircraft crashed into foothills during landing attempt at Ardmore Municipal Airport . Incapacitation of the captain with a heart attack during final stages of approach. The captain, who suffered from a long standing heart condition and diabetes, managed to keep his pilot license by falsifying his medical records."
Disaster Date: 04/22/1966
Memorial Sponsors: Family and Friends of Victums
Disaster Type: Sociological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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