The Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash occurred on October 20, 1977, and was a tragic event in rock music history. The crash involved a Convair CV-240 aircraft carrying the band members and crew of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The plane was en route from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for a concert.
Here are some key details about the crash:
Cause of the Crash: The crash was attributed to fuel exhaustion and subsequent failure of both engines. The aircraft ran out of fuel and could not reach any nearby airports for an emergency landing.
Casualties: Six people died in the crash, including band members Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and Cassie Gaines, the band's assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and both the pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray.
Survivors: Several band and crew members survived the crash but sustained serious injuries. Survivors included band members Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson, Billy Powell, and Artimus Pyle, among others.
Aftermath: The crash had a profound impact on the band and its members. It marked an abrupt stop to Lynyrd Skynyrd's rising success. The band disbanded shortly after the crash, though it later reformed with surviving members and new additions in 1987.
Legacy: The crash is often cited as a critical moment in rock history, and it deeply impacted the fans and the music industry. Lynyrd Skynyrd's music, such as the hit song "Free Bird," continues to be celebrated, and the band is regarded as a pioneer in the Southern rock genre.
The tragedy is remembered by fans and historians, and the band's music remains influential, with Lynyrd Skynyrd being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.
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