Nicholas R. Tafuri
American commercial pilot; victim of American Airlines Flight 965 crash in Buga, Colombia (1938-1995)
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Summary
Nicholas R. Tafuri was born on 1938[1] in Jersey City[2]. He died on December 20, 1995[3], in Buga[4]. He worked as an airman[5] and commercial pilot[6].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Employer: American Airlines[8]
- Educated at: Lodi High School[9], New Jersey Institute of Technology[10]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[13]
- Commons category: Nicholas R. Tafuri[14]
- Cause of death: American Airlines Flight 965[15]
- Participated in conflict: Vietnam War[16]
- Family name: Tafuri[17]
- Given name: Nicholas[18], Richard[19]
- Manner of death: unnatural death[20]
- Member of the crew of: American Airlines Flight 965[21]
FAQs
Where was Nicholas R. Tafuri born?
Nicholas R. Tafuri's place of birth was Jersey City[2].
Where did Nicholas R. Tafuri die?
Nicholas R. Tafuri passed away in Buga[4].
What did Nicholas R. Tafuri do for work?
Nicholas R. Tafuri worked as an airman[5] and commercial pilot[6].
Where did Nicholas R. Tafuri go to school?
Nicholas R. Tafuri was educated at Lodi High School[9] and New Jersey Institute of Technology[10].
What awards did Nicholas R. Tafuri receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[11].