Cal Poly football team plane crash, Aviation accident in the United States
The Cal Poly football team plane crash involved a chartered C-46 aircraft.
In 1960, this tragic crash led to the death of 22 people aboard.
This event has profoundly impacted the California Polytechnic State University community.
Safety regulations in sports charter flights were significantly reviewed after the accident.
The accident spurred numerous changes in NCAA policies regarding team transportation.
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