You may republish short quotes from this articlewith a reference back to the original UFO Insight article here as the source. However, Captain Loft died before he could be rescued from the wreckage. [16], While Eastern Air Lines publicly denied their planes were haunted, they reportedly removed all the salvaged parts from their L-1011 fleet. Fuller describes anecdotes of strange happenings aboard other Eastern aircraft. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They were top-notch and knew the ins and outs of commanding a plane that size. A captain serving under Colonel Lanser in the military regiment that invades the town. . [6]:101 The pilots cycled the landing gear, but still failed to get the confirmation light. Scared but calm, she went to find other colleagues and returned with two other flight attendants. [5]:6[a], The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation discovered that the autopilot had been inadvertently switched from altitude hold to control wheel steering (CWS) mode in pitch. The flight progressed normally until about 11:30. We can only imagine how many more accounts might be on record if not for the eventual ban by Eastern Airlines on any of their employees speaking publicly of their sightings. Three of the 4 cockpit crew members, two of the 10 flight attendants, and 96 of the 163 passengers were killed; there were 75 survivors. A similar situation appeared in the Thai film Dark Flight, directed by Kongkiat Khomsiri, produced in 2012. Out of thin air, Repos voice would say, Watch out for fire on this plane. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Some high-ranking employees and pilots would do so only under the cover of anonymity. [5]:5 The plane was traveling at 227 miles per hour (197kn; 365km/h) when it hit the ground. Captain Robert Nairac, a British spy, was murdered by the Irish Republican Army. It appears this happened during the temporary commotion among the crew. Some of Flight 401s equipment was salvaged and repurposed for other crafts of the Eastern fleet. The hauntings of Eastern Airlines planes is certainly the most well-known. Only small fragments of metal marked the wingtip's first contact, followed 49ft (15m) further on by three massive 115ft (35m) swaths cut through the mud and sawgrass by the aircraft's extended undercarriage before two of the legs were sheared off. Immediate Family: Son of Joseph Frost. Fuller recounts stories of paranormal events aboard other Eastern aircraft and the belief that these were caused by equipment salvaged from the wreckage of Flight 401. The story of the crash and its aftermath were documented in John G. Fuller's 1976 book The Ghost of Flight 401. Cockpit area microphone (CAM): [Sound of click], CAM: [Sound of six beeps similar to radio altimeter increasing in rate]. Robert Serling's 1980 book From the Captain to the Colonel tells the complete history of Eastern Airlines, from 1935 when it was headed . Services were Nov. 30, with inurnment at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Your email address will not be published. Some quick-thinking actions such as singing Christmas carols to keep up hope and attract the rescue teams attention, as flashlights were not part of the regular equipment on commercial airliners at the time, ended up proving invaluable during the crisis. An original floorboard from Flight 401 remains in the archives at History Miami in South Florida. At 6:30 p.m., the event will begin with a program in John and Alice Butler Hall featuring speakers who will underscore the life and legacy of . Robert B Loft was born circa 1864, at birth place, Kentucky. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Required fields are marked *. Quick Facts ; Screenshots ; Videos ; Comments. Copyright 2023 UFO Insight, All Rights Reserved. The account of the crash and its outcome was documented inJohn G. Fullers 1976 bookThe Ghost of Flight 401. By 11:41 p.m., Capt. Even the Vice President of Eastern Airlines would go on record stating a mysterious encounter before his flight. Captain Bob Loft and Second Officer Don Repo died in the crash, as did ninety-nine other people on board in what was one of the worst commercial air disasters . He married Sarah Taylor on 3 October 1614, in Hertfordshire, England. New York 20th March 1777. He served as cornet, quartermaster, and lieutenant in the Continental Dragoons. Investigators concluded the planes lower altitude by saying, the crew was distracted by the nose gear light, and because the flight engineer was not in his seat when the lower altitude warning sounded, so would not have been able to hear it. The accident and the subsequent ghost story were mentioned by Dan Aykroyd during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on June 6, 1984. Death: March 21, 1819 (52-53) Hawkins County, Tennessee, USA. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. And the damn light It was just a burned-out lightbulb. If you don't like what you read you can unsubscribe at any time. Jocelyne LeBlanc works full time as a writer and is also an author with two books currently published. Based on the book, it dramatized the crash, rescue efforts, and NTSB investigation. 29 December 1972: Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, was en route from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, to Miami International Airport (MIA), Florida, with a crew of 13 and 163 passengers. 3,400-year-old palace from a mysterious civilization revealed by drought. The story of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 starts off right after the crash. Flight 401 crashed headlong into one of the most inhospitable parts of the United States, the Everglades. Setimus And The Aztec UFO Crash The First Alien Contact Encounter Of Modern Times? There was an error deleting this problem. Sightings of Don Repo would continue sporadically for several years before Eastern Airlines closure in 1991. Television and books told the stories of the Flight 401 Ghosts. [6], The flight was under the command of Captain Robert Albin (Bob) Loft, age 55, a veteran pilot ranked 50th in seniority at Eastern Air Lines. Loft, a tall and trim 55 year old had been flying for Eastern Airlines since the days of Eddie Rickenbacker. There was a problem getting your location. Captain Robert 'Bob' Loft believed that it was just a faulty light bulb. 75 survived the crash67 of the 163 passengers and eight of the 10 flight attendants. The mud of the Everglades may have blocked wounds sustained by survivors, preventing them from bleeding to death. based on information from your browser. Specters peered from the gloom into the awestruck eyes of hunters. Aside from Casper The Friendly Ghost, Slimer from The Real Ghostbusters cartoon series and romantic comedies involving pottery wheels, when we hear about ghosts, the first thing that comes to mind normally is fear and being in danger. The crew didnt react. "The boundaries between life and death are at best shadowy and vague. [10], Most of the dead were passengers in the aircraft's midsection. It was a gradual descent, little by little the craft lost a couple of meters it was so gradual that not even the well-seasoned Captain noticed anything hinky until all hell broke loose. One noteworthy instance was when an Eastern Airlines vice president boarded the N318EA, one of the planes that used parts of the Lockheed L1011 Tristar. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Captain Loft is "as much a captain as one can imagine," a man who believes that being a soldier is the highest and most honorable occupation to which a person can aspire. [4] It was also the first hull loss and fatal crash of a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. It was a pleasure to meet and fish with you and Daniel! Iain Russell tells his story. These reports received extensive publicity by the news media. Sightings of the pilots on Eastern Airlines planes began in the immediate months following the accident. He finally noticed the hiccup but it was too late. The Everglades were rushing towards them. He would later identify the mystery man as Loft when looking up a picture of the deceased pilot. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Your email address will not be published. On December 29, 1972, the Lockheed L-1011-1 TriStar Flight 401 left New York and flew on a downward vector to Miami, Florida. James Hall, Flight Operations and Safety, Miami office, had the grueling task of notifying all the families of the crash victims. A TV movieThe Ghost of Flight 401,aired in February 1978. JAMES ROBERT ''BOB'' LOFT , 55, of Aurora died Nov. 23. [23], According to Robert J. Serling's 1980 book From the Captain to the Colonel: An Informal History of Eastern Airlines, the claim that wreckage from Flight 401 was installed and later removed from other Eastern aircraft was false, and no Eastern employees had ever claimed to have seen or believed in the alleged ghost sightings. Birth. 1 engine and the port main undercarriage. Maybe the salvaged pieces of Flight 401s wreckage also contained the final energies of the crew. [5]:13. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience. Robert J Gancio, 63. Captain Robert is a local expert on inshore fishing, and he knows all the best spots for catching . Repo was evacuated to a hospital, but later died from his injuries. Then came scattered parts from the No. The stories, accounts, and discussions in this article may go against currently accepted science and common beliefs. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The Lockheed L-1011 had 163 passengers and 13 crew members, with . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Robert Albin Loft believed it was just a faulty bulb issue. It had been cleared for a 9PM departure from New York's JFK airport to Miami, with Captain Robert Loft at the helm and Albert John Stockstill, a former Air Force flier, as his co-pilot. So much so, that an increased amount of movement took place. Post a Response. aired in February 1978. The tragedy was also the 2nd deadliest plane crash in US history . He accompanied 3 survivors on the helicopter to the hospital including a flight attendant and passenger who lost her baby in the crash. Your favour of the 20th Ulto did not reach my hands till the 19th Instt; since which I have made an unavailing enquiry of several Gentn from the Eastward after the Capturd ship Lord StanleyThis enquiry I will continuebut if in the meanwhile, you could furnish me with any clue that . But first, lets talk about what happened to Flight 401. Robert Smith (The Captain) Replied on November 13, 2022. He then served as DAJAG (MILPERS) from 2007-2009. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Sightings of the spirits of Don Repo and Robert Loft spread throughout Eastern Air Lines to the point where Easterns management warned employees that they could face dismissal if caught spreading ghost stories. Although Eastern Airlines themselves refused to publicly speak of them, many paranormal investigators managed to speak to their employees. The Captain, along with one of 2 flight crew members, two of 10 flight attendants and . A system error has occurred. [10], N310EA, the aircraft involved in the accident. At this moment, the First Officer Albert Stockstill noticed that the landing gear indicator was not illuminating. The man would ask the attendant to pass a message to a woman, whom he named, that was on board the flight. Eastern Airlines Flight 401 departed New York's JFK airport at 9:20 in the evening enroute to Miami International Airport. He had at least 5 sons and 3 daughters with Mary Macallum. He graduated from Wheat Ridge High School, CO in 1986. Sir, I presume upon your former Friendship for Colonel Robert Stuart to trouble you with the enclosed Extracts of a Letter I lately received from him, as the most effectual Method I can devise of complying with his Request. Stockstill unaware of the altitude difference made a 180 turn. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. . Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 was a Lockheed L-1011-1 Tristar jet that crashed into the Florida Everglades at 11:42pm December 29, 1972, causing 101 fatalities (99 initial crash fatalities, two died shortly afterward). Resides in Sarasota, FL. These rumors speculated that parts of the crashed aircraft were salvaged after the investigation and refitted into other L-1011s. To Captain Robert McKenzie. There he was able to land in a swampy patch of grass and coordinate rescue efforts. One anonymous captain claimed to have seen Repo before a flight he was about to pilot. Captain Loft had been with the airline for 32 years and had accumulated a total of 29,700 flight hours throughout his flying career. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 1 If any Part of the Things mentioned can be recovered so that I . , musician Bob Welch also recorded a song titled The Ghost of Flight 401. Marquis suffered multiple burns to his face, arms, and legs but valiantly continued seesawing people in and out of the crash site that night and the next day. The flight was under the command of Captain Robert Albin (Bob) Loft, age 55, a veteran pilot ranked 50th in seniority at Eastern Air Lines. The crew didnt react. Fuller describes anecdotes of strange happenings aboard other Eastern aircraft. Perhaps if we one day can understand the reasons for that, we can understand more of afterlife existence generally speaking. On 29 th December 1972, Eastern Airlines Flight 401 came crashing out of the sky and into the Florida Everglades. [2] The attendant in question would approach a gentleman who was standing in the galley to ask him if required assistance. . She has written articles for several online websites, and had an article published in a Canadian magazine on the most haunted locations in Atlantic Canada. During the last leg of the flight, the plane would experience engine trouble. Edgar Allen Poe By Portfolio Editor Roz Hamlett Unlike many ghost tales, this one - which originated . Officer Repo died the next day at the hospital. After lowering the gear, First Officer Stockstill noticed that the landing gear indicator, a green light identifying that the nose gear is properly locked in the "down" position, had not illuminated. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Archaeologists found more than a hundred mysterious giant figures in the Nazca desert, Neanderthals: the oldest art in the world wasnt made by humans, The mysterious Voynich Manuscript: What you need to know, Secrets of the Pharaohs: Archaeologists unearth stunning royal tomb in Luxor, Egypt. The account of the crash and its outcome was documented in, . Captain Loft had been with the airline for 32 years and had accumulated a total of 29,700 flight hours throughout his flying career. Things swam below the surface of the swamp, things dressed in rags and tattered clothes. On approaching Miami International . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. She would insist, however, and began to describe the person she witnessed. Everyone in the cockpit was fascinated and fixated on the damn light. Investigators believe the autopilot switched modes when the captain accidentally leaned against the yoke while turning to speak to the flight engineer, who was sitting behind and to the right of him. Captain Loft had accumulated a total 29,700 flight hours and had logged 280 hours in the L-1011 After the aircraft had descended 250 feet (76m) from the selected altitude of 2,000 feet (610m), a C-chord sounded from the rear speaker. Oops, something didn't work. [25] A television film of the same name was aired in October 1978. The TriStar's port outer wing structure struck the ground first, followed by the No. The circumstances that surrounded this disaster centre on the leadership qualities of Captain Robert Albin 'Bob' Loft, 55, who was in charge of the aircraft. It was the Lockheed L-1011-1 Tristar model which, on December 29, 1972, left New Yorks John F. Kennedy airport and crashed into the Florida Everglades, causing 101 fatalities. Frank Borman, prior to becoming CEO of Eastern Airlines, arrived at the crash scene and helped to rescue the flight passengers. A further sighting is even more spine-tingling. Captain Robert Albin Loft (Left), First Officer Albert Stockstill (Middle) and Second Officer Don Repo (Right) The flight departed JFK Airport on Friday, December 29, 1972, at 9:20 PM, with 163 passengers and a total of 13 crew members on board. As it turned out, Robert Loft was in fact the name of the pilot and Don Repo was the flight engineer who both passed away in the crash. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Those were the last words of Captain Robert Loft, 38 years ago tonight. Though that may not seem like much, its actually pretty old considering most of the region was dev Hollywood is the place to get away from the chaos and confusion of Miami's nightlife. Only when he vanished into thin air did he suspect it was one of the ghost pilots whom so many employees spoke about. [5]:4 In the next 70 seconds, the plane lost only 250ft (76m), but this was enough to trigger the altitude warning C-chord chime located under the engineer's workstation. NPS. [9] All the survivors were injured; 60 received serious injuries and 17 suffered minor injuries that did not require hospitalization. On his 1979 album Three Hearts, musician Bob Welch also recorded a song titled "The Ghost of Flight 401". It turned out that the passenger was Bob Loft, the captain who died on a flight from New York to Miami in December of 1972. . Capt. The crash was followed by reports of the appearance of apparitions of Flight 401 crew members, including Captain Loft, on subsequent flights. Captain Bob Loft and Second Officer Don Repo. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Snow with 31 years of flight service, was mandated to take the Covid-19 "vaccine"on November 7th 2021 or lose his job. From Captain Robert McKenzie. The flight is referenced as part of the Bob Welch song "The Ghost of Flight 401" on his 1979 album Three Hearts. Military records provide the following information concerning Captain Robert Yancey. This was the first fatal crash of a wide-body aircraft. It seemed a combination of system malfunction and temporary distraction of the crew was to blame for the crash. by Nicos Kaloyirou. 2 engine continuing to deliver thrust during the actual breakup of the aircraft. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. The fuselage finally made contact with the ground and everything lid up in Halloween orange and blazing yellow hues. Remember my name for the next time I post. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. On his 1979 albumThree Hearts, musician Bob Welch also recorded a song titled The Ghost of Flight 401. Try again later. Husband of Sarah Roberts; Sarah Frost (Roberts) and Sarah Frost. In the Ghost of Flight 401 with Ernest Borgnine, they explored the supernatural aspect of this tragedy where the ghosts of Robert Loft and Don Repo were seen on other planes that had parts taken from the wreckage. Robert passed away in month 1897, at age 34 at death place, Kentucky. Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865) was the captain of HMS Beagle, which sailed around the world with Charles Darwin on board.FitzRoy is often remembered as the grim argumentative man who was vulnerable to fits of temper and depression, and eventually took his life. With thirty-two years of seniority, he was ranked fiftieth among the airlines four thousand pilots. The pilots cycled the landing gear, but still failed to get the confirmation light and they crashed abruptly. 27 January 2016 by Iain Russell. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. . His body may have been found in County Louth. Captain Loft had been with the company for over 32 years; a total of 29,700 flight hours. Robert Loft, First Officer Albert Stockstill and Second Officer Donald Repo steered Flight 401 toward Miami International Airport after an uneventful flight from New York. [8], In all, 75 survived the crash67 of the 163 passengers and eight of the 10 flight attendants. Robert Loft, 55; First Officer Albert Stockstill, 39; and Second Officer Donald Repo, 51, all of Miami-Dade. English An original floorboard from Flight 401 rests in the archives at History Miami in South Florida. Morris Town Aprl 28th 1777. And was informed by the dead officer, There will never be another crash! No complete cross-section of the passenger cabin remained, and both the port wing and tailplane were demolished to fragments. Only when they dropped their altitude shortly after did they realize the error, by which time it was too late. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Only 75 passengers and crew survived. [6]:110 Visually, since it was nighttime and the aircraft was flying over the darkened terrain of the Everglades, no ground lights or other visual signs indicated the TriStar was slowly descending. Loft is one of Eastern's top pilots with 32 years of experience and over 29,000 flight hours. On the approach to Runway 9L for landing at Miami, First Officer Albert Stockstill, the pilot There's nothing like a day spent fishing in the beautiful waters off the coast of Rockport, Texas. [5]:6,16[9] However, the NTSB concluded that the captain's tumor did not contribute to the accident. Bob Loft. 920401 Robert Loft55Albert Stockstill39Donald Repo51 4L-1011 He built his log home in 1779. Many of them were happy to tell of their experiences. Captain Robert F. Hight, Jr. is the information warfare chair and senior intelligence officer at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. On December 29, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 took off from New York on its way to Miami. Receive the latest articles directly in your inbox weekly. He began a conversation with who he thought was the pilot on his plane in the first-class section. [6]:107109, Robert "Bud" Marquis (19292008),[7] an airboat pilot, was out frog gigging with Ray Dickinsin (19291988) when they witnessed the crash. It is certainly a unique case. Aug 09, 2019. [5]:30[6]:99 The aircraft was fleet number 310, and the 10th TriStar delivered to the carrier. Cleveland acquired 150 acres near the Lewis Fork in what is today known as the Purlear Community by 1778. This is the tragic tale of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 and the madness it left in its wake. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. There was just one problem: Bob Loft had been dead for months. Frank Borman, prior to becoming CEO of Eastern Airlines, arrived at the scene after the crash to assist with rescue efforts. 50 seconds later the plane, once more nosedived, again, this time losing more than half its assigned altitude. The . In spite of their injuries, the surviving flight attendants were recognized for helping other survivors. . The reported hauntings were said to only be seen on the planes that used the spare parts. For months and years after the crash, the area became a hot-bed of supernatural activity. 2023 Copyright Miami Haunts. About 490 feet (150m) from the wingtip's initial contact with the ground, the massive fuselage had begun to break up, scattering components from the underfloor galley, the cargo compartments, and the cabin interior. There was nothing particularly memorable about the route, every pilot and flight crew in Eastern Air Lines had one time or another cut their teeth on that routine flight path. [5]:4 The engineer (Repo) had gone below, and no indication was heard of the pilots' voices recorded on the CVR that they heard the chime. Indeed, perhaps it is understandable that airlines might not want such sightings spoken of publicly lest people choose another plane to make their journey. During this time, the planes autopilot system was set to maintain the planes altitude at 2,000 feet. In the cockpit: Capt. Fourteen survivors had various degrees of burns. Captain Robert Loft and First Officer Don Repo were among those who had perished in the crash, and the crew of other Eastern Airlines planes insisted their ghosts made appearances on-board later . As spine-tingling as other ghostly aerial sightings are, however, the ones connected to Flight 401 are arguably the most consistent. And the paranormal encounter occurred over the Florida . The details included in the articleare based on the reports, accounts and documentation available as provided bywitnesses and publications - sources/references are published above. The individual looked outside to see what the pilot was looking at and after turning to look back at the next seat over, Robert Loft had disappeared. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In the cockpit: Capt. The Stranahan House is the oldest surviving building in Broward County, having been built in 1901. Related To Virginia Gancio, Judith Gancio. October 4, 2021. (Photo of the flight crew of Eastern 401; From L to R, Captain Robert Albin Loft, pilot Albert John Stockstill and flight engineer Donald Louis Repo) One of the flight engineer's duties is to get on board early . Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The majority of those who passed away were seated in the middle section of the plane. Captain Sanders became the tenth Director of Defense . 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