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Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash: Tragedy Claims Six Lives

10/21/2025

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On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd's chartered plane crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi, killing six people, including lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines.
Drummer Artimus Pyle survived and sought help despite severe injuries.
The tragedy occurred shortly after the release of their album Street Survivors.
The crash led the band to disband and left a legacy marked by misfortune.

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Story summary

On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd's chartered plane crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi, killing six people, including lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines.
Drummer Artimus Pyle survived and sought help despite severe injuries.
The tragedy occurred shortly after the release of their album Street Survivors.
The crash led the band to disband and left a legacy marked by misfortune.