Colorado People & Places: United Flight 629

On November 1, 1955, a tragic event unfolded in Weld County, Colorado, when United Airlines Flight 629, a DC-6B, was destroyed by the first-ever plane bombing on U.S. soil, resulting in the deaths of all 44 individuals on board. The community witnessed a terrifying explosion followed by fiery debris raining down over local beet fields, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history. This landmark incident, classified as the first act of airline sabotage (now recognized as terrorism) in America, significantly influenced future legislation, judicial processes, and investigative techniques. Presenters include Brian Richardson, a retired FAA investigator with over fifty years of aviation experience, and Linda Allour, involved in fundraising and community relations for the Flight 629 Memorial in Weld County.