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The Piatt Street Crash: Remembering Wichita's Worst...

Remembering the worst Aviation Disaster in Wichita's history.

Aired 01/15/2009 | Rating NR

Documentaries

The Piatt Street Crash: Remembering Wichita's Worst...

Special | 28m 24s

Remembering the worst Aviation Disaster in Wichita's history.

On January 16, 1965, tragedy struck a north east Wichita neighborhood. A KC-135 tanker full of fuel from McConnell Air Force Base crashed just south of 21st & Piatt killing 30 people. This video includes recollections from a woman who saw firsthand the violent crash.

Aired 01/15/2009 | Rating NR

Documentaries is a local public television program presented by PBS Kansas Channel 8

Documentaries

The Piatt Street Crash: Remembering Wichita's Worst...

Special | 28m 24s

On January 16, 1965, tragedy struck a north east Wichita neighborhood. A KC-135 tanker full of fuel from McConnell Air Force Base crashed just south of 21st & Piatt killing 30 people. This video includes recollections from a woman who saw firsthand the violent crash.

Aired 01/15/2009 | Rating NR

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