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What was the name of the airport where Samantha Smith's plane crashed?

  • Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport

  • Portland Airport

  • Bangor Airport

  • Augusta Airport

Answer

Auburn/Lewiston Municipal Airport was the site of the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Samantha Smith, a 13-year-old American schoolgirl who had become a symbol of peace during the Cold War. The crash occurred on August 25, 1985, as Smith and her father were returning from a trip to England.
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