Investigators assessing the wreckage of the Beechcraft Bonanza. angelfireThe black shape of the plane, on the other side of the fence, is The Big Bopper. He was thrown about 40 feet from the wreckage. angelfireThe Big Bopper is again visible behind the fence, to the left of the plane. The investigator is examining a valise belonging to Buddy Holly. angelfireAn inspector looks at one of the wheels that was ripped off the airplane in the crash. angelfireAnother view of the wreckage. Holly can be seen on the left, Valens can be seen on the right. angelfireTo the right of the plane are Ritchie Valens (dark overcoat) and Buddy Holly (lighter overcoat, next to the valise). angelfireA rare color photograph from the wreck. Ritchie Valens Can be seen in the foreground. Kevin Terry CollectionA rare color photograph of the accident. Kevin Terry CollectionMason City, Iowa edition of the Globe-Gazette, February 3, 1959. freerepublicMonument commemorating the deaths of all the passengers on the ill-fated flight outside Mason City, Iowa. Wikipedia
