| The L-20 Beaver, a missing aircraft
en route to Burlington, was finally spotted on this day in 1957.
The search had taken a week.
Three officers were headed for an inspection tour of Army Reservists.
The wreckage was spotted in the town of Chittenden. It is speculated
that the plane changed direction when it encountered freezing rain
and snow, and headed for Montpelier.
The plane caught on fire upon impact, killing all onboard except
Colonel Perkins, who was thrown clear. He suffered minor injuries,
but died three days later, most likely due to dehydration resulting
from a botched and prolonged rescue.
Historic image courtesy Brian
Lindner, National Life Group
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The tail section and other wreckage
of an L-20 Beaver was finally found,
a week after it crashed, in a remote section of Chittenden.
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