Crash of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Convair 240

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Convair 240 crash occurred on October 20, 1977, when the band’s plane, traveling from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ran out of fuel and went down in Mississippi. The crash killed three members of the band, including lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, and others sustained serious injuries. Investigations revealed pilot error and poor flight planning contributed to the tragedy. The accident profoundly impacted the music community and highlighted the importance of aviation safety, particularly for musicians frequently traveling by air.