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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 27 MIN

Ghosts of Flight 401: The Haunting That Changed Aviation — Ep. 28

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In 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashed into the Florida Everglades—killing 101 people.Months later, flight crews across the country began reporting something impossible: the faces of Captain Robert Loft and Flight Engineer Donald Repo appearing aboard other jets built from the wreckage.What followed became one of the best-documented modern hauntings and a mystery that changed aviation forever.In this episode of State of the Unknown, host Robert Barber revisits the verified history of the crash, the first-hand reports that followed, and the lasting question they left behind: Were these sightings trauma… or proof that some flights never really end?Support State of the UnknownIf you enjoy the show and would like to help support it, you can become a Sasquatch Supporter for $3 a month. Your support helps cover the costs of researching and producing the show, website hosting, distribution, and helping more people discover State of the Unknown.Membership is completely optional, and the show remains free for everyone.Become a Sasquatch Supporter on Patreon🔍 New episodes every Tuesday🌐 Visit stateoftheunknown.com for show notes and to submit your own story.📬 Questions, theories, or story ideas? Reach out at [email protected] or @stateoftheunknownpodcast.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.

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In 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crashed into the Florida Everglades—killing 101 people. Months later, flight crews across the country began reporting something impossible: the faces of Captain Robert Loft and Flight Engineer Donald Repo appearing aboard other jets built from the wreckage. What followed became one of the best-documented modern hauntings and a mystery that changed aviation forever. In this episode of State of the Unknown, host Robert Barber revisits the verified history o...

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