Near Misses & Frost: Spokane's Air & Weather Tales
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In 1976, Spokane International Airport narrowly avoided a catastrophic collision when two planes nearly collided on the same runway. The incident, which occurred as a DC-10 was taking off and a DC-9 was landing, highlighted the close nature of air traffic even decades ago. Fast-forward to 1926, when Spokane experienced one of its coldest April nights on record, with temperatures dropping to 20 degrees. Despite the harsh conditions, minimal damage was reported, showcasing the resilience built from past close calls.
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