Today in History: July 9, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Louisiana, killing 153
- Posted on July 9, 2026
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Today in History: July 9, Pan Am Flight 759 crashes in Louisiana, killing 153
Pan Am Flight 759, a Boeing 727, crashed in Kenner, Louisiana, shortly after takeoff from New Orleans International Airport, killing all 145 people aboard and eight people on the ground.