On February 4, 1969, United Airlines Flight 759 crashed while attempting to land at New Orleans International Airport. The crash was caused by poor weather conditions, including heavy fog, which led to the planes approach being miscalculated. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 60 passengers and crew members aboard, as well as several people on the ground. This tragedy brought attention to the importance of pilot training for low-visibility conditions. In the aftermath, improvements were made in flight safety procedures, particularly for landing in adverse weather conditions.