Today In SCV History: January 29, 1932 - Century-Pacific Airliner Lost In Storm Near Lebec img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } Today In SCV History: January 29, 1932
Today In SCV History: January 29, 1932 - Century-Pacific Airliner Lost In Storm Near Lebec
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Today In SCV History: January 29, 1932
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 01/29/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
"Tragic 1932 Century-Pacific Airliner Crash Near Lebec: Storm Claims Eight Lives During Multi-Day Search"
On January 29, 1932, a Century-Pacific Airlines Stinson trimotor plane disappeared in a severe winter storm over the mountains near Lebec, California, with eight people aboard. After a week-long search involving hundreds of volunteers and aircraft, the wreckage was found in a canyon northwest of Lebec, confirming that all passengers and crew had perished. Investigations revealed that the crash, which occurred in poor visibility, could have been avoided had the plane been flying slightly higher.
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Date: 01/29/2026 9:00am
Article Summary:
"Tragic 1932 Century-Pacific Airliner Crash Near Lebec: Storm Claims Eight Lives During Multi-Day Search"
On January 29, 1932, a Century-Pacific Airlines Stinson trimotor plane disappeared in a severe winter storm over the mountains near Lebec, California, with eight people aboard. After a week-long search involving hundreds of volunteers and aircraft, the wreckage was found in a canyon northwest of Lebec, confirming that all passengers and crew had perished. Investigations revealed that the crash, which occurred in poor visibility, could have been avoided had the plane been flying slightly higher.
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