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April 21, 1958
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
A United Air Lines DC-7 with 46 aboard collided with an F-100 Super Sabre jet fighter over the Nevada desert near Las Vegas, causing the airliner to explode and crash, killing all on board. The jet pilot ejected safely.
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46 Aboard DC-7 Die In Collision With Super Saber
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - A New York-bound United Airliner with 46 aboard collided with a supersonic jet fighter high over the desert today, exploded and crashed.
Authorities said it appeared impossible anyone survived.
The big four-engine DC-7 trailed smoke, flames and debris during its death dive through the clear sunlit sky. It landed like a bomb in hilly, isolated terrain and continued to burn.
The pilot of the jet, an F100 Super Sabre from nearby Nellis Air Force Base, ejected safely and was later picked up.
The collision apparently was at about 7,000 feet.
The Super Sabre crashed on the opposite side of a hill from the airliner. The large plane carried 36 regular passengers, 5 company employees and a crew of 5.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) - A New York-bound United Airliner with 46 aboard collided with a supersonic jet fighter high over the desert today, exploded and crashed.
Authorities said it appeared impossible anyone survived.
The big four-engine DC-7 trailed smoke, flames and debris during its death dive through the clear sunlit sky. It landed like a bomb in hilly, isolated terrain and continued to burn.
The pilot of the jet, an F100 Super Sabre from nearby Nellis Air Force Base, ejected safely and was later picked up.
The collision apparently was at about 7,000 feet.
The Super Sabre crashed on the opposite side of a hill from the airliner. The large plane carried 36 regular passengers, 5 company employees and a crew of 5.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Plane Collision
Airliner Crash
Jet Fighter
Desert Crash
Dc 7
Super Sabre
Nellis Air Force Base
What entities or persons were involved?
Pilot Of The Jet
Where did it happen?
High Over The Desert Near Las Vegas, Nev., Hilly Isolated Terrain Near Nellis Air Force Base
Story Details
Key Persons
Pilot Of The Jet
Location
High Over The Desert Near Las Vegas, Nev., Hilly Isolated Terrain Near Nellis Air Force Base
Event Date
Today
Story Details
A New York-bound United Air Lines DC-7 with 46 aboard collided with an F-100 Super Sabre from Nellis Air Force Base at about 7,000 feet, exploded, and crashed in the desert, killing all on board. The jet pilot ejected safely.