Sioux City, Iowa-Friday, July 19th, was the 35th anniversary of the crash of United Flight 232 at the Sioux Gateway Airport. The Mid American Museum of Aviation and Transportation held an open house to remember the 112 who died in the crash, the 180 who survived, and the first responders and community members who aided them. Museum board member Pam Mickelson said the open house began at 10 a.m. and had activities throughout the day.
Mickelson said Simmons talked about research that told the story through the eyes of flight attendant Susan White and how the crew worked together with the late pilot Al Haynes.
Mickelson said White was one of the few people who were involved that haven’t retired. She added they still get weekly visitors to the exhibit that was created during the 25th anniversary and it’s an opportunity for a new generation to hear the details of the heroic efforts of those involved in the crash on July 19, 1989.
