Sinatra Learjet Disaster: NTSB Chronology

In 1977 Frank Sinatra chartered a Learjet to transport his mother and her friend to Las Vegas. But five minutes after departing Palm Springs the jet hit a mountain top, killing everyone on board. This video follows an investigation by the NTSB - including a transcript of radio traffic between the pilot, Palm Springs departure, and Los Angeles control, and the enormous search and recovery operation that was initiated after the jet disappeared from radar.

Official NTSB report:
www.ntsb.gov/investigations/AccidentReports/Report…

Written & produced by Robert Marcos
robertmarcos2@gmail.com