When did the plane crash occur?
Q: When did the plane crash occur?
A: The plane crashed on Friday, October 2, 1970, at 1:14 p.m. MDT in Colorado.
Q: What type of plane was involved in the crash?
A: The plane involved in the crash was a chartered Martin 4-0-4 airliner.
Q: How far from Silver Plume did the plane crash?
A: The plane crashed eight miles (13 km) west of Silver Plume.
Q: How many passengers and crew members were aboard the plane?
A: The plane carried 37 passengers and a crew of three.
Q: What was the purpose of the flight?
A: The flight was one of two aircraft carrying the Wichita State University football team to Logan, Utah for a game against Utah State University.
Q: How many people died in the crash?
A: 29 people were killed at the scene and two later died of their injuries while under medical care, making a total of 31 fatalities.
Q: What caused the crash?
A: The crash was caused by pilot errors, including bad in-flight choices and bad pre-flight planning, according to the official report.
