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Piatt Street Air Disaster: 50 Years of Healing

A look back at the heartbreaking accident that changed a Wichita neighborhood forever.

05/10/2023

Piatt Street Air Disaster: 50 Years of Healing

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Piatt Street Air Disaster: 50 Years of Healing

Special | 41m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

A look back at the heartbreaking accident that changed a Wichita neighborhood forever.

On January 16, 1965 a Wichita neighborhood changed forever when a fuel-laden KC-135A tanker crashed onto Piatt Street. The resulting explosion caused massive destruction to homes and property, and killed 30 people. For the 50th anniversary, KPTS spoke to survivors and the families of the victims for a new documentary commemorating the disaster.

05/10/2023

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Piatt Street Air Disaster: 50 Years of Healing

Special | 41m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

On January 16, 1965 a Wichita neighborhood changed forever when a fuel-laden KC-135A tanker crashed onto Piatt Street. The resulting explosion caused massive destruction to homes and property, and killed 30 people. For the 50th anniversary, KPTS spoke to survivors and the families of the victims for a new documentary commemorating the disaster.

05/10/2023

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