This day in history: 1999 South Dakota Learjet Crash

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On this day in history in 1999, golfer Payne Stewart and his agent boarded a SunJet Aviation Learjet 35 from Orlando bound for Dallas. During the climb, the aircraft quickly lost pressure and everyone quickly caught hypoxia, a lack of oxygen. The plane climbed past planned altitude and failed to make the westward turn towards Dallas. ATC quickly caught on to what was happening and sent 3 intercepts out, all reported they saw no movement inside the aircraft. The aircraft eventually ran out of fuel and quickly spiraled down over South Dakota near Aberdeen.

The ultimate cause was hypoxia along with the incident checklist not stating that putting on oxygen masks first was priority. We sadly lost one of the greatest golfers in MLG history.

The aircraft before its final journey
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Credits: Wikipedia, Air Crash Investigation, and Allec Joshua Ibay

Thank you all, and may all 6 on board Rest In Peace.

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“Ghost Plane”
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A great was lost that day. The worst things happen to be best people. Payne was one of a kind, on and off the course. He had many more great years in him.

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I remember as a kid watching some of the TV coverage…

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Dang. Never knew this happened. RIP to everyone who died

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I still wear Payne Stewart esq outfits when I golf. The man sure had style.

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