Trammel, Kentucky
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
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History
On July 28, 1943, American Airlines Flight 63 (Flagship Ohio) crashed on the Louisville-Nashville sector about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) west of Trammel. The aircraft descended from 200 feet (61 m) until it struck trees, then slid across an open field and stopped in an upright position. It was caused by a loss of control from severe turbulence and downdrafts of a nearby thunderstorm. Twenty people on board lost their lives, while only two survived.[3][4] Aircraft mechanic and instructor Earl Leland Smith flew to the area from Detroit to investigate the scene of the accident and identified the pilot of the aircraft as B.A. Carpenter.[5]
