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California / Crash Inquiry #538833

NBC Evening News for Saturday, Aug 25, 1984
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(Studio) Investigation into yesterday's midair collision near San Luis Obispo, California, reported beginning; death toll recalled.
REPORTER: Connie Chung

(San Luis Obispo, California) Apparent circumstances of Wings West collision with private plane reviewed; films shown. Federal Aviation Administration noted previously citing San Luis Obispo airport for unsatisfactory conditions; possible problems caused by airport's lack of control tower, decided against by government due to budget constraints, discussed. [Local pilots' association president John KERR - hopes tragedy isn't required to make government act on tower.] Memorial service for victims here mentioned. [Wings West spokesperson Mark A. MORRO - eulogizes victims.] Wings West's safety record noted.
REPORTER: David Burrington

Reporter(s):
Burrington, David;
Chung, Connie
Duration:
00:02:10

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