Galaxy Airlines Crash

Tags: aerial , galaxyairlines , reno , virginiastreet

Date of photo: January 21, 1985

Photographer: Reno Gazette-Journal

Source : Facebook: Dorlon Peckham

Available Sizes: 751x1024 | 1179x1606

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Description

On January 21, 1985, Galaxy Airlines Flight 203 crashed just a couple of minutes after taking off from the Reno airport. There was only one survivor. The crash happened at an RV dealership along South Virginia Street in Reno. The dealership was located right where Sierra Center Parkway meets Virginia Street today. This aerial view shows the crash site and the nearby businesses.

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Date Uploaded: March 10, 2025

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/fb10234730750080354

Contributor: Dorlon Peckham on Facebook

Source: Facebook: Dorlon Peckham

Source URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/705352823423489/permalink/1578064399485656/

Source Caption: Today is the 40-year anniversary of Galaxy Airline Flight 203 crash with 71 souls on board. Only one survivor found still in his seat… The crash took place on South Virginia Street… January 21, 1985 Photo Credit: RGJ

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