Charlotte Community Seeks Memorial for Eastern Air Lines Flight 212, Honoring Lives Lost in 1974 Crash
Remembering a Tragic Flight: The Story of Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 in Charlotte Charlotte, a vibrant community known for its rich history and bustling atmosphere, holds within its heart a somber chapter that many have forgotten. Fifty years ago, on September 11, 1974, Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 tragically crashed just a few miles short of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, claiming the lives of 72 passengers and crew members.