60 years ago today, a United Airlines flight from New York to Chicago tragically crashed as it descended towards Chicago O'Hare, leading to the deaths of all 30 people onboard. The flight was operated by a Boeing 727 , which became the first 727 to be written off.

Less than three months into its service life, the jet's black box was not recovered and the probable cause of the accident was never conclusively determined, although investigators believed it was likely caused by a misreading of its three-pointer altimeters.

United Flight 389 Crashed 60 Years Ago Today

On the evening of August 16th, 1965, United Air Lines Flight 389 took off from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) en route to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with 24 passengers and six crew members onboard. Operat

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