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Lost plane wreckage likely from 1971 disappearance seen in underwater footage

By Holly Patrick,

2024-06-13

The wreckage of a plane lost 53 years ago has been found in a lake in North America , according to experts.

A private jet carrying five men disappeared in 1971 shortly after departing Burlington airport for Rhode Island .

At least 17 searches failed to locate the corporate plane until May, when underwater searcher Garry Kozak and a team found wreckage of a jet in Lake Champlain with the same custom paint scheme near where the plane disappeared.

Barbara Nikitas, whose uncle was killed in the mysterious crash, said: “To have this found now is very... it’s a peaceful feeling at the same time it’s a... it’s a very sad feeling.

“The fantasy of maybe them sipping cocktails somewhere is gone.”

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