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The mountain range that is called Bays Mountain would appear on the Flight Crew's right hand side, in the general direction of north. | The mountain range that is called Bays Mountain would appear on the Flight Crew's right hand side, in the general direction of north. | ||
- | Another range of mountains, most notably a mountain named Camp Creek Bald, form the North Carolina/Tennessee state line would appear on the flight's left, in a southerly direction. These provide a very wide valley, with the two mountain ranges providing excellent landmarks or points of reference to within sight of Knoxville. Present day Interstate Highway 81(non-existent in 1964) runs roughly straight down the middle of the valley, slightly to the north of Ottway, Tennessee. | + | Another range of mountains, most notably a mountain named Camp Creek Bald, form the North Carolina/Tennessee state line and would appear on the flight's left, in a southerly direction. These provide a very wide valley, with the two mountain ranges providing excellent landmarks or points of reference to within sight of Knoxville. Present day Interstate Highway 81(non-existent in 1964) runs roughly straight down the middle of the valley, slightly to the north of Ottway, Tennessee. |
The flight was observed on radar to pass Holston Mountain VORTAC (36-26-13.396 N / 82-07-46.462W) at 1757. Up until then there were no indications that United Flight 823 was experiencing difficulties. | The flight was observed on radar to pass Holston Mountain VORTAC (36-26-13.396 N / 82-07-46.462W) at 1757. Up until then there were no indications that United Flight 823 was experiencing difficulties. |