Takeoff Horror: Lessons from Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor Disaster of 1972

Sep 20, 2024

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This September 24^th marks the 52^nd anniversary (1972) of the Sacramento Canadair Sabre Airshow Accident that caused the deaths of 22 people and injuries to around 30 more.

Picture from a newspaper showing a large fireball from the disaster - from the perspective of onlookers at the airshow

The day had been clear and relatively cool in Sacramento (Weather Underground, n.d.) as people flocked to see the Golden West Sport Aviation Air Show at the city’s Executive Airport. U…

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