Summary:
July 31, 1973 was not an ideal day for flying; foggy conditions enveloped New England, leading to delays and cancellations throughout the region. In this episode of Take to the Sky: the Air Disaster Podcast, Stephanie takes us through the issues and decisions that led Delta Air Lines Flight 723 to make a terrifying crash landing into Boston's Logan Airport. From the obvious challenges to surprising factors, this story left a lasting impact on the community and aviation.Listen, Review, and Subscribe on:
Sources consulted for this story:
- NTSB: Aircraft Accident Report
- GenDisasters: Boston, MA Jetliner Crashes On Landing, July 1973
- New York Times: 88 Die, One. Critically Hurt In Jet Crash in Boston Fog
- Celebrate Boston: Struggle of Leopold Chouinard
- Boston.com: One man's mission: honoring the victims of all plane crashes with lasting memorials
- GBH News: The Delta Plane Crash
- Boston Globe: Flight 723: Boston's worst plane crash in history
- Manchester Ink Link: Reporter's notebook, July 31, 1973: Covering Delta Flight #723 crash at Logan on my 20th birthday
- Case Text: Delta Air Lines, Inc. v. United States
- Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives: CRASH OF A DOUGLAS DC-9-31 IN BOSTON: 88 KILLED
- New York Times: Survivor of Crash Of Plane at Boston Is Fighting to Live
- CaseText: In re Air Crash Disaster at Boston, Mass, Etc.
- Boston.com: One man's mission: honoring the victims of all plane crashes with lasting memorials
- AP: SYND 01/08/73 BOSTON AIRLINE CRASH KILLS ALL BUT ONE ON BOARD
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Show Notes:
This week, we start the show by talking about the little traits we think we got from our parents. Do you notice yourself doing or saying things that remind you a little too much of a parent or loved one? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram- help us know we're not alone!Don't forget to share your Flying High Friday news with us! We love hearing what has you in a great mood and what is going well for you- share everything good with us on Facebook!
Credits:
Written and produced by: Shelly Price and Stephanie HubkaDirected and engineered at: Snow Monster Studios
Sound editor: Podcast Engineers
Producer: Adam Hubka
Music by: Mike Dunn
First responders at the Delta Air Lines Flight 723 crash site. Source: Boston Globe
Remnants of Delta Air Lines Flight 723. Source: Boston Globe
A rescue worker stands next to Delta Air Lines Flight 723's charred fuselage. Source: Boston Globe
