John C. Burn
UruguaypilotMale6.4Global Dominance: 0.00%John C. Burn was the pilot of Pan Am Flight 526A, also known as the Easter Special, which tragically crashed into the ocean after losing two engines en route to New York in 1956. His decisions during the emergency landing were pivotal, as he struggled to save his passengers despite the chaos that ensued.
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John C. Burn was the captain of the DC-4 that crashed in Puerto Rico.
El accidente de avión en Puerto Rico que cambió para siempre la seguridad aérea en el mundo (y por qué los restos solo fueron encontrados ahora)El Observador·Uruguay· 2026-07-22
Uruguay· 2026-07-22Also mentioned
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John C. Burn was the pilot of Pan Am Flight 526A, which faced a tragic accident.
Lost at sea, the Pan Am Clipper Endeavor is found after over 70 yearsThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
New Zealand· 2026-07-21
