Commonwealth Commuter Flight 317
1974 in PennsylvaniaAccidents and incidents involving the Beechcraft Model 99Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot errorAirliner accidents and incidents in PennsylvaniaAviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1974 ... and 2 more
History of Johnstown, PennsylvaniaJanuary 1974 events in the United States
Commonwealth Commuter Flight 317 was a scheduled commuter flight from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, operated by Air East. On January 6, 1974, while on approach to Johnstown–Cambria County Airport, the Beechcraft Model 99A operating the flight crashed short of the runway after it failed to maintain flying speed and made a premature descent below the safe approach slope for undetermined reasons. Of the 15 passengers and two crew members on board, 11 passengers and the aircraft captain were killed.
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US 219, Richland Township
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N 40.311111111111 ° | E -78.833333333333 ° |
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Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
US 219
15956 Richland Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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