University of Evansville men's basketball team plane crash, Aviation accident in the United States
Air Indiana Flight 216 crashed on December 13, 1977.
The aircraft was carrying members of the University of Evansville men's basketball team.
This tragic event significantly impacted the local community and university.
A memorial was later erected at the University of Evansville to honor those lost.
The crash led to changes in aviation safety protocols for sports teams.
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