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A Learjet 35 crashes in Mina near Aberdeen, South Dakota, killing all six people on board, including PGA golfer Payne Stewart and golf course designer Bruce Borland.
A Learjet 35 crashes near Aberdeen, South Dakota, killing six people, including golfer Payne Stewart and designer Bruce Borland.
On October 25, 1999, a Learjet 35 departing from Orlando crashed near Mina, South Dakota, in heavy rain and wind.
All six passengers and crew perished, among them PGA Tour champion Payne Stewart and golf course architect Bruce Borland.
The accident shocked the sports world and prompted scrutiny of small jet safety in adverse weather.
Investigators cited possible wind shear and pilot disorientation as contributing factors.
Payne Stewart’s tragic death led to memorial tournaments and charitable initiatives in his honor.
1999
Learjet 35
crashes
Mina
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Payne Stewart
Bruce Borland