Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper killed in plane crash

by admin | April 20, 2008 | In 1900-1960

February 03, 1959

Aircraft crash Beechcraft Bonanza that killed Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper near Mason City, Iowa.  The accident was caused by icing and the unwise decision of the pilot to fly into deteriorating weather conditions when he was not instrument rated.

Fatalities: 4 out of 4  

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