GC7286K Aviation Cache: The Cyclone Post (Unknown Cache) in Iowa, United States created by captainj

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A cache by captainj Message this owner

Hidden : 3/17/2017

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The scene of the Iowa State University plane crash which killed seven people, including members of the Iowa State University women's cross country team. (Gary Fandel/Register archive photo)

The Iowa State University Women's Cross Country Team was rocked by tragedy when the team plane crashed on November 25, 1985 on the way back from finishing as runner-up at the 1985 NCAA Championships. The university owned plane crashed over Des Moines due to suspected ice accumulation on the wings. Those aboard were Burton Watkins of Ames, pilot of the airplane; Ron Renko, Head Coach of the ISU women's track and cross country teams; Stephanie Streit, student trainer for the Athletic Department; and cross country team members Susan Baxter, Julie Rose, and Sheryl Maahs. More information on the passengers who perished.

The initial coordinates are of the telephone pole in the photo above. Now the pole has been painted in the Iowa State University colors. There are two large metal numbers on the post. These numbers are XY. Use X and Y to solve for the final location. The final container shows the Cyclone Spirit. The pole is visible from the sidewalk or street. Please do not trespass on the homeowner's lawn as it is private property.

Final Location:
N 41 34.(X-2)(Y-3)(X-6)
W 93 40.Y(X-Y)(y-6)

There is also a memorial to the team members who perished at the Iowa State University Cross Country Field in Ames.

The Des Moines Register photo archive with photos from the scene and memorial service