A Braniff Airways, Inc., BAC 1-11, N1553, operating as Flight 250, broke up in flight and crashed approximately 7.6 miles north-northeast of Falls City, Nebraska, at 2312 c.s.t., August 6, 1966. The 38 passengers and 4 crewmembers aboard the aircraft died in the accident and the aircraft was destroyed. Ground witnesses observed the aircraft fly into or over a roll cloud preceding a thunderstorm and shortly thereafter saw an explosion in the sky followed by a fireball falling out of the clouds. Two large pieces, later identified as major portions of the right wing and empennage, were seen falling separately from the main part of the aircraft. The flaming aircraft fell to the ground at approximately 2312 c.s.t. Shortly after the accident the ground witnesses noted high gusty surface winds and light to moderate rain which accompanied the passage of a squall line through the accident area. (Author)
Aircraft Accident Report: Braniff Airways, Inc. Bac 1-11, N1553 Near Falls City, Nebraska August 6, 1966
1968
84 pages
Report
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English
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