1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision, Aviation accident in Arizona
The 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision was a tragic aviation accident.
Two aircraft collided over the Grand Canyon on June 30, 1956.
The collision led to significant changes in flight safety and air traffic control.
It remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history.
This incident is often cited as a catalyst for modernizing the control of air traffic in the United States.
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