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Narrative: The plane was flying for photographers in the filming of the movie ' Flight of the Phoenix.' A low pass without touchdown was intended. The unique aircraft, constructed specially for the movie, touched the ground at 90 mph and crashed, nosing over and breaking up. The famous Hollywood movie and stunt pilot Paul Mantz was killed and his co-pilot Bobby Rose sustained serious injuries.