Mendon, Vermont – September 20, 1965

     On the morning of September 20, 1965, four educators took off in a single-engine four-seat  airplane from Bennington Airport for a 125 mile flight to Montpelier.  While in route, they encountered thick fog and crashed into the side of Mendon Mountain in Mendon.  All aboard perished. 

     Source:

     Evening Bulletin, (RI), “4 Educators Die In Vt. Plane Crash”, September 22, 1965, Pg. 32.