She was returning from a training session at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago with a co-employee Peter Moon who we also miss dearly.. Cpl. He was an aeronautical engineer for Ford Aerospace in Newport Beach, Calif. My father was born in the Bronx, N.Y. on May 29, 1928. Narda Contesti Vetor was headed to Los Angeles on May 25, 1979, for her girlfriends wedding, but, like everyone else on American Airlines Flight 191, never made it to her destination. The 45-year-old computer program analyst with McDonnell Douglas Corp. in Los Angeles was returning home from a business trip. McLAUGHLIN, D., Sandy, Utah. The young man was en route to Los Angeles to visit friends after learning marketing techniques from Universal Instruments Corp., a manufacturer of computer components, in Binghampton, N.Y. Rhonda DeYoung died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. List of sole survivors of airline accidents or incidents, "Crash short, Downeast Airlines, Inc., DeHavilland [, "ASN Aircraft accident de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 N68DE Rockland, ME", "Crash: 30 years after Maine's worst air disaster", "Downeast Airlines Inc., deHavilland Canada DHC-6-200, N68DE, Rockland, Maine, May 30, 1979", Virtual memorial to victims (Find A Grave), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Downeast_Airlines_Flight_46&oldid=1146410576, This page was last edited on 24 March 2023, at 18:21. Susan and E. Stephen Lang with their children Joy, left, and S. Bryson, in a promotional photo from spring 1979 for Susan's modeling career. There were, thankfully, changes made in how all airlines monitor passenger lists and many, many more safety and maintenance-related improvements that benefit aviation safety to this day.. Anyone can read what you share. He left behind a wife and four children. Charlie was working for National Sea Products and traveling a lot on business. Judy Ellenberg 2/27/53 Paquita Carrasquillo 10/4/40 Fortunately for him, he didn't make it on time. My Gunny put his hand on my shoulder and pulled me from the flight at the last minute. She was a sweet and beautiful sister who had many friends. I know its a difficult, painful memory for his siblings to remember him and they are not particularly vocal about it. Rather than shower her new nephew with gifts, she opted to give him a savings bond and intended to do so every year. [4], At the time, Runway 3 had a set of flashing strobe lights leading to the runway, which could be activated by either the flight crew or the company agent stationed at the airport. Each of the five were bound for the American Booksellers Association's trade show and convention in Los Angeles. She was a beloved wife, mother of four children, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and colleague. He was scheduled to return to England to work in the companys London sales office. At the time of his death, Bentov was traveling to California, where he had been set to present his ideas on science and mysticism to a group of Japanese scientists. The 53-year-old boarded the flight after swapping tickets with his Young & Rubicam advertising agency colleague, Warren Lollich, according to a company spokesperson. During 1977, we moved to a brand new house in Anaheim Hills, Calif., put in a yard and a pool. Solomon Fisher 7/18/11 The 51-year-old was director of product development for Standard Publishing Co. She was heading to the American Booksellers Association convention in Los Angeles. Create a password that only you will remember. We will never know but we know it would have been something truly special just like her. Carol Susan Jackter 9/26/52 leading to a further conversation of all the little blue dots she probably has on her head. They were traveling for a long overdue, relaxing vacation. The loss of our friends had a deep impact on the South Suburban radiology family. My dad, a vice president at Childrens Press in Chicago, was on his way to the American Booksellers Association convention in Los Angeles that Memorial Day weekend. Sedonna Ora Crawford died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. He was instrumental in the advancement of the field of cerebral neuroradiology and had published multiple articles and books about his research studies, including those funded by the National Institutes of Health. Sadly, we grappled with disbelief about the freak accident that took our friends lives. She started working for Playboy magazine, which was just beginning to expand into the international market. (Photo submitted by her sister, Carolyn McCorkle Conklin). He died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. Choose wisely! (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune), Our mom perished on Flight 191. I knew better than to get on. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. I have three sons now I have two. Craig was married and had a daugher, Michelle, whose family still lives in Arlington Heights. (Photo submitted by his daughter-in-law, Robin Clark). These victims names became known by a process of elimination and were buried side by side at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It makes you realize things could end at any day and at any given time.". After writing that column, I had a chance to interview John McCafferty, who was the only survivor of the crash. They took a small plane from Moline to OHare where they then boarded Flight 191 to head back home. He was an avid tennis player, loved classical music and opera, and enjoyed spending time with friends. SHAVER, Lori, Fort Lauderdale. Nasch was also a member of the Downey Chamber of Commerce and Downey Board of Realtors. The Rev. Krzanowski, Karen, 34, of Lexington Park, Md. LEDFORD, Esther, Fort Lauderdale. Essentially a pilot, Stenger was forced to manage his airline as well. Lin, an immigrant from Taiwan, was associate professor of radiology at the the University of Rochester Medical School. Julie enjoyed sewing and, of course, our times at various beaches in Hawaii. (Photo submitted by a daughter, Kristy Burns), Stephen Wood Clark, in an undated photo. We had no idea he was on his way home. Hopefully theyll play them at the higher resolution at a future date. EAA is hiring AirVenture and seasonal staff. I did achieve this, graduating in 1981 and joining the U.S. Navy as a pilot. THOMPSON, Evan, Boca Raton. She was the youngest of six and the only baby girl of the family. Following is a list of passengers on the Pan American Boeing 747 airliner who were killed in the Canary Islands crash, as provided Monday to The Associated Press by Pan American officials: DEAD. (Photo submitted by a friend's daughter, Meghan Collins). The Ghost of Flight 401 (TV Movie 1978) - IMDb | I sometimes feel that Im being haunted. Philadelphia, flight attendant, SARP, Aytel, Arlington. She had served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He had also devised a blood test that was named for him and perfected a new process in kidney dialysis. Sharon Norene Gatti 3/2/48 (Photo submitted by her brother, Michael Adduci) (HANDOUT). After completing his service, his family moved back to New York where he began he career with Case-Hoyt. Roberto Palma 6/10/27 In high school, Ping won second place in our school swim meet, out-competing his peers with the shoulder and arm muscles he strengthened by using crutches. 230 people perished when TWA Flight 800 exploded. My father was heartbroken over losing two loved ones and committed suicide in 1997. One of those things was sweets and the other was model trains. "Worst Day Ever" is the fourth episode of the first season of 9-1-1. Some of my earliest memories are of dad taking me and my brother Jeff to go see the cement trucks in Van Nuys, Calif., and then off to Toys R Us. Albert Leunens died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. He died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. (Star Tribune). Downeast 46 took off from Boston in a rainstorm and pilots James Merryman and George Hines encountered thick fog when they reached the airport at Owls Head. He was a coach of our little league teams and when not coaching he would be in the stands cheering everyone on teammates and opponents alike. The 19-year-old radiological aide at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest was traveling to Hawaii with friends Kathleen Adduci and Rhonda DeYoung. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. I immediately knew inside it wasnt good news so I drove straight to Chicago. Dad grew up in San Pedro, Calif., and excelled academically. The 26-year-old assistant book buyer for Suits News Company was a graduate of East Lansing High School and Michigan State University, where she studied English. Elaine Howell, a book store manager in Charleston, West Virginia, died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. One was our trip to K-Mart to buy my parents a new, shiny, silver toaster. (Photo submitted by her former student, Rebecca W. Wright). I have a real fear of flying and havent flown anywhere since my brothers tragic accident. I really appreciate life and I appreciate the time we have and that you never know what's going to happen. Even though I cant remember too much about my Uncle Paul, I do know that he was a kind man who very much loved his family and served in the U.S. Navy. The 48-year-old civil litigation partner with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher was returning to Southern California from legal business. These victims names became known by a process of elimination and were buried side by side at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Margie, as she was known, was my younger sister. He could explain the most complex mathematics and science simply to anyone who didnt understand it or delve into the minutia of the complexities to anyone who did. Education had been our fathers pathway out of poverty in his home country of Taiwan and he inculcated in his children the value of working hard and doing well in school. JURKOWSKI, Pnuong, Fort Lauderdale. She finally completed her bachelors degree in 1974 the very day I graduated college. ARTZ, Freida, Miami. (Photo submitted by her brother, Michael Adduci), Corrinne, left, and Bill Borchers in an undated photo. She obtained a job at the New York Times and then worked in various book publishing companies. We had no clue where she was when she didnt arrive in Honolulu. He was survived by a wife and son. POLK, Sabrina, Los Angeles. Loretta E. Bloodgood 10/13/15 As such, I believe he understood moments before the rest of the passengers on his flight what the impact of seeing the left engine separating was to be. Stone died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. BARNES, Moses, Del Ray Beach. Nancy T. Sullivan, 27, flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. He was a loving and filial son, the best brother I couldve asked for and a good friend to so many who admired him. He loved his country and served with honor. Narda Vetor poses with her three children in an undated photo. McCafferty wanted to get home, too, but had a premonition he would never make it. NTSB investigators stated in a report issued a year after the crash that testimony produced allegations that Downeast Airlines owner and president Robert Stenger promoted a culture that pressured pilots to land in Owls Head rather than divert flights to Augusta in poor weather conditions. BATTISTI, Christine, Boca Raton, Fla.. BERNSTEIN, Sidney, Fort Lauderdale. Aeschbacher was a passenger aboard Flight 191, traveling to Los Angeles to visit friends over Memorial Day weekend. Fara Infantino 12/7/46 Ethel L. Jackson 3/8/08 Carol Susan Jackter 9/26/52 Eduardo Jaramillo 8/2/32 Ronald Jaye March 27, 1940 . He left behind his mother, father, younger brother Chris and older sister Cathy. GOLDBERG, Jean, 75, Pompano Beach. He died on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. Maria Elena Gonzalez 9/3/51 As published in the May 27, 1979, edition of the Star Tribune. The 15-year-old Terre Haute, Ind., resident was traveling to see his father in Palm Desert, Calif. He was the middle child, I was the oldest and our sister, Elise, was the youngest. Alfred Udovich, flight engineer of American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. Linda K. Bundens, 31, flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 191, which crashed just after takeoff from O'Hare International Airport on May 25, 1979. We all were devastated. But he never told anyone to go below the [altitude] minimums.. They worked very hard and spent a lot of time with family. It seems to have been the right choice, especially with a 300-foot ceiling. BAILIE, Ronald, San Fernando Valley, Calif. Jose Rego 9/5/19 The 44-year-old Glenview native was an executive for Bell & Howell Co. He had never before flown as a passenger on American Airlines via Chicago OHare to LAX, yet had no other choice, especially on a busy Memorial Day weekend. But perhaps most importantly, I dont ever remember him complaining about his disability once. My sister, Marjorie McCorkle, had just celebrated her 30th birthday one month before the crash. KELLER, Alvin, 36, Henderson, Nev. LAPETTUS, Greg, 23, Miami Beach. Learned of Jims death at a reunion of former students a few years ago. The cockpit crew, identified as Capt. I listed each title because each person that fell under the individual categories truly believed they were special to her. 40 years has taught him how to live with the survivor's guilt. REYNOLDS, Brian, Fort Lauderdale. My dad, Larry, is in possession of letters he wrote home the year before which truly show his lighthearted personality and humor.
