Francisco Gonzales
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Paula Gonzales |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | 1936 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | 7 May 1964 (aged 27–28) Contra Costa County, California, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sailing |
Francisco Paula Gonzales (1936 – 7 May 1964) was a Filipino sailor and mass murderer. He competed in the Dragon event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] Four years after the Olympics, Gonzales was on flight Pacific Air Lines Flight 773.[1] He shot and killed both pilots, causing the plane to crash, killing all 44 people on board.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Francisco Gonzales". Olympedia. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "The Crash of Pacific Air Lines Flight #773". Check-Six.com. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
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