What is lynyrd skynyrd crash?

On October 20, 1977, the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd experienced a tragic plane crash in Gillsburg, Mississippi. The crash resulted in the deaths of six people, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines (Steve's sister), assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary, and co-pilot William Gray.

The band's chartered Convair CV-240 aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed into the swampy woods while en route to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a concert. The survivors, including several band members and crew, suffered serious injuries.

The Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash is considered one of the most infamous tragedies in rock music history and marked the end of the band's original lineup. Despite the crash, the surviving members regrouped and continued to perform in various formations over the years. Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a legendary band in the history of Southern rock.