High-Tech Search Begins for 1968 Lake Superior Plane Crash Wreckage
Autonomous vessel with advanced sonar and cameras aims to locate missing aircraft and provide answers after more than 50 years.
Overview
- A plane carrying three researchers disappeared over Lake Superior in 1968, and its wreckage remains unfound.
- The Armada 8, an unmanned boat, is leading the search with cutting-edge sonar and camera technology.
- The mission is a collaborative effort involving Michigan Tech University, the Smart Ships Coalition, and other partners.
- Family members of the victims are being kept informed and have shown support for the search efforts.
- Researchers hope to document the wreck's location and condition without disturbing the site.