John G. Fuller’s 1976 work recounts the tragic crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 in the Florida Everglades and the subsequent reports of ghostly apparitions of the flight’s captain and flight engineer on other Eastern aircraft. The narrative blends investigative journalism with accounts of purported paranormal activity, exploring the psychological impact of the disaster on airline staff.
This non-fiction narrative gained significant public attention, becoming a bestseller and contributing to widespread interest in the Flight 401 incident. The book’s exploration of the grieving process and the potential for psychological distress to manifest in unusual ways resonated with readers. Its publication also coincided with a growing fascination with paranormal phenomena in popular culture. It provides valuable insight into the atmosphere surrounding the aviation industry in the 1970s and the impact of this specific tragedy.
