Jack Parshall Explained

Jack Parshall was an American pilot^[1] and air crash investigator who became lead investigator for the Civil Aeronautics Board. Investigations that he led include the bombing of United Air Lines Flight 629 in 1955^[2] and the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision. His report on the Grand Canyon collision resulted in major changes to air traffic control in the United States.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2024-07-20. Three Bodies Taken from Wreckage of Lost Plane. Los Angeles Times. 1930-11-20.
2. Web site: America's First Plane Bomber, and His Intended Victim. 2024-07-20. 2023-05-23. Nathan. Munn. Popula.
3. Web site: The 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision: The Crash That Created the Modern Air Traffic Control System. 2024-07-20. 2024-02-23. AeroXplorer. Edward. Carr.
4. Web site: Grand Canyon Tragedy that Changed the Course of Aviation Safety. 2024-07-20. Mayday Air Disaster. 2024-02-23.