The Ghosts of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 In December 1972, Flight 401 tragically crashed into the Florida Everglades. Parts from the wreckage were later salvaged and used in other Eastern Air Lines aircraft. Soon after, strange reports began to surface. Pilots and flight attendants claimed to see the spirits of Captain Bob Loft and Flight Engineer Don Repo. They were spotted in cockpits, in galleys, and sometimes even speaking to crew. Witnesses said the ghost crew would warn of technical prob