Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" also known as J. P. Richardson had a fatal accident near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson. This event later became known as "The Day the Music Died".
So, what actually happened that day? Let's find out.
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Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode.
SOURCES
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Due to the large amount of sources, we've had to put them in a external list as it exceeds the description.
Source list: docs.google.com/document/d/1h_7lPEkQEb6r_7z4I2XSQ9tOW6ACOmmyVEDgVfK80ew/edit?usp=sharing
Final Report: Civil Aeronautics Board
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/CAB_2-3-1959-Buddy_Hollys_Crash.pdf?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=original
Aircraft Used: Beechcraft V35 by Carenado
flightsimulator.com/famous-flyer-iii-beechcraft-bonanza-v35
Software Used: ARMA III by Bohemia Interactive
arma3.com
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On February 3, 1959, American rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" also known as J. P. Richardson had a fatal accident near Clear Lake, Iowa, together with pilot Roger Peterson. This event later became known as "The Day the Music Died".
So, what actually happened that day? Let's find out.
-----------------------------------------------------
If you want to support the work I do on the channel, join my Patreon crew and get awesome perks and help me move the channel forward!
👉🏻 patreon.com/mentourpilot
737 Course:
👉🏻 Visit virtual737course.com to learn how to fly a 737 like Petter in our virtual 737 SIM course Make sure to use code "mentournow" for 20% off! ✈️
Our Connections:
👉🏻 Exclusive Mentour Merch: mentourpilot-shop.fourthwall.com
👉🏻 Our other channel: youtube.com/@MentourNow
👉🏻 Our Podcast: youtube.com/@MentourPodcast
👉🏻 Amazon: amazon.com/shop/mentourpilot
👉🏻 BOSE Aviation: https://boseaviation-emea.aero/headsets
Social:
👉🏻 Facebook: facebook.com/MentourPilot
👉🏻 Instagram: instagram.com/mentour_pilot
👉🏻 Twitter: twitter.com/MenTourPilot
👉🏻 Discord server: discord.gg/JntGWdn
Below you will find the links to videos and sources used in this episode.
SOURCES
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Due to the large amount of sources, we've had to put them in a external list as it exceeds the description.
Source list: docs.google.com/document/d/1h_7lPEkQEb6r_7z4I2XSQ9tOW6ACOmmyVEDgVfK80ew/edit?usp=sharing
Final Report: Civil Aeronautics Board
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/CAB_2-3-1959-Buddy_Hollys_Crash.pdf?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=index&utm_content=original
Aircraft Used: Beechcraft V35 by Carenado
flightsimulator.com/famous-flyer-iii-beechcraft-bonanza-v35
Software Used: ARMA III by Bohemia Interactive
arma3.com
#Mentourpilot #pilot #aircraft
