Frakes Turbo Mallard N2969 (c/n J-27) at Miami-Watson Island seaplane terminal in October 1981, in service with Chalks International Airline. 14 years later it suffered a structural failure of the right wing during takeoff from here, with the tragic loss of all 20 crew and passengers. Photo: Geoff Goodall

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