1966 NASA T-38 crash, Aviation accident in the United States
The 1966 NASA T-38 crash involved the collision of a jet trainer aircraft with another T-38.
Astronauts Elliott See and Charles Bassett died in the accident on February 28, 1966.
The incident is notable in NASA's history and impacted the Gemini 9 mission.
It raised questions about pilot error and the importance of spatial awareness.
The crash occurred just 500 feet from the intended rendezvous, the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation building.
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