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1999 South Dakota Learjet crash

Well kiddo, a long, long time ago in 1999, there was a big crash in South Dakota. It was a plane called a Learjet, which is like a really fancy and fast airplane for rich and important people.

The plane was flying from one place to another, but the weather was really, really bad. There was a lot of ice and snow that made it hard for the pilots to see and control the plane.

Unfortunately, the pilots made a mistake and the plane crashed into the ground. It was a very sad and scary time for everyone involved.

People investigated to try to figure out what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening again in the future. They learned that it's really important for pilots to always pay close attention to the weather and be super careful when flying in bad conditions.

So, that's what happened in the 1999 South Dakota Learjet crash. But remember, always be safe when flying. And if you have any questions, just ask!