On a fateful December 22, 1930, in Los Angeles, California, a Trimotored Western Air Express plane arriving from Salt Lake City narrowly escaped being a death trap. The aircraft, carrying 1500 pounds of mail, overshot the Alhambra Landing Field and crashed into a nearby residence, setting off a chain of events that would put the rescue skills of its pilots to the ultimate test.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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