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When it comes to figuring out what caused an airplane to crash, the first and most obvious clues often lead to a plausible, but ultimately incorrect, explanation. A case in point is an accident that occurred on June 15, 2003, at Jeannette, Pa. A Cessna 205 went down, killing the pilot and three skydivers.

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Once again, a new wave of attention has focused the spotlight on one of America’s most brilliant and mysterious aviation figures

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Underlining the importance of medical certification

Keeping quiet may be the safest tactic, but it’s not always the best