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1999 Air Botswana ATR 42 crash. Air Fiji Flight 121. Alitalia Flight 1553. All Nippon Airways Flight 61. American Airlines Flight 1420. Asian Spirit Flight 100. Avianca Flight 9463.
- Glenn Miller
- Buddy Holly
- Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Gaines, and Cassie Gaines
- Otis Redding
- Patsy Cline
- Randy Rhoads
- Aaliyah
- John Denver
- Jim Croce
- Jim Reeves
Nicknamed the King of Swing, Glenn Millerwas an iconic composer, conductor, and trombone player whose big-band music served as a beacon of hope for Americans during WWII. In 1942, he enlisted in the army, going on to lead the Army Air Force Band. At age 40, Miller was on a military flight over the English Channel when the plane he was on disappeare...
Charles Hardin Holley—or Buddy Holly—was a singer and songwriter from Texas whose short but impactful two-year run in the limelight heavily influenced American rock music. Best known for his 1950s smash hits “That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue,” Buddy Holly would eventually win recognition as one of rock and roll’s founding fathers. In February of ...
Number three on our list includes Ronnie Van Zant, Stevie Gaines, and Cassie Gaines from the legendary American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Van Zant was the lead vocalist, Stevie Gaines was the guitarist, and Cassie Gaines sang backup vocals. In October of 1977, they, along with the rest of the band, were on their way to play in Louisiana. En route, ...
The King of Soul, Otis Redding, drew inspiration from his gospel roots. He was known for his mastery and influence of the soul genre and classic songs like “These Arms of Mine.” Tragically, in 1967, when Redding and his bandmates were on their way to Wisconsin for a gig, their plane crashed into Lake Monona. The reason for the crash was cited to be...
Honored in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Patsy Clinepioneered country music’s inroad to mainstream culture during the 1950s. She had several number-one hits and became a pillar of the country genre. Coming from a difficult background, she eventually performed at Carnegie Hall, toured with “The Johnny Cash Show,” and worked alongside other country...
Best known as the guitarist behind the world-famous heavy metal riff in Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train,” Randy Rhoadswas a musician and songwriter who made an incredible impact during his short career. His artistry heavily influenced 1980s metal. His classical training translated into inventing guitar-playing techniques that defined the genre, landin...
Singer and actress Aaliyahbears the nickname Princess of R&B after making her name in the 1990s by selling millions of records showcasing her raw vocal talent and inspiringly confident persona. She won multiple Grammy nominations and other accolades as she continued to build her success and venture into more artistic avenues, like film acting. Aali...
Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.—known as John Denverto almost all—was a singer and songwriter who performed acoustic folk music celebrating a simple lifestyle in the ’70s. His musical love letters to nature reflected his passion for environmentalism. Denver is behind two official state songs: “Rocky Mountain High” for Colorado and “Take Me Home, Count...
Another 1970s folk star, Jim Croce, performed several number-one hits after releasing You Don’t Mess Around with Jim, his third studio album, including “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown.” One night in September 1973, after his concert in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Croce boarded a chartered plane. Shortly after takeoff, the plane crashed into a tree, killing ever...
Lastly, we have Nashville Sound legend Jim Reeves, also known as Gentleman Jim. He was a critically acclaimed country singer and songwriter who found fame in the 1950s. Reeve’s vocal performance evolved over the years from standard Texan belting into more of a ballad style that resonated with global listeners. He wowed fans with songs like “He’ll H...
2014. William Payne Stewart (January 30, 1957 – October 25, 1999) was an American professional golfer who won 11 PGA Tour events, including three major championships, the last of which came just a few months before his death in an airplane accident at the age of 42. Stewart gained his first major title at the 1989 PGA Championship.
Jun 3, 1999 · George W. Black, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, said winds had picked up from 10 miles per hour a few minutes before the crash to 30 m.p.h. near the moment of impact, which ...
