My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 421 - The Wonderful World Of Podcasting
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Mar 28, 2024 New York Assistant District Attorney Eunice Carter's legal battle against organized crime and the harrowing survival story of Betty Lou Oliver from the 1945 Empire State Building plane crash are discussed in this episode.
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Empire State Building Height Risks
- The Empire State Building’s height posed novel dangers for low-flying aircraft near New York City.
- This created a unique threat to air traffic leading to the accidental 1945 crash.
Visual Flight Failure Factors
- Lieutenant Colonel Smith relied on visual flight rules despite fog, causing navigation errors near Manhattan.
- This reliance without instrument flying contributed to his fatal crash into the Empire State Building.
River Confusion Causes Crash
- Lieutenant Colonel Smith likely confused the East River with the Hudson River, descending too low over Manhattan.
- This navigational mistake led to the tragic 1945 plane collision with the 79th floor.