On this date in 1979, Flight 191 from O'Hare to Los Angeles crashed moments after take off. It remains the deadliest plane crash on U.S. soil. 273 people died. Chicago Tribune's coverage of the crash: trib.in/2rV7Myb | WGN TV
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On this date in 1979, Flight 191 from O'Hare to Los Angeles crashed moments after take off. It remains the deadliest plane crash on U.S. soil. 273 people died. Chicago Tribune's
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