North Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Capt. Dale Black
January 1, 1950 -
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
1. Capt. Dale Black Marker
The only survivor of aviation's most ironic airplane crash.
On July 18, 1969 Navajo N9150Y crashed into this mausoleum "Portal of the Folded Wings."
Dale miraculously survived but with massive injuries. With faith in God and enormous effort, Dale's life and career were incredibly restored. He then dedicated his life to God and his career to aviation safety.
Airline Pilot: Golden West Airlines & Trans World Airlines.
Founder/CEO: American Eagle Aviation, Jet Flight International, Eagle International Ministries.
Instructor/Standards Captain: Boeing 707, B727, B737, B747, L-1011, numerous corporate jets and general aviation aircraft.
FAA Flight Examiner: Boeing 737, Learjet, Citation, ATP Certificate.
Recipient: FAA Wright Brother's Master Pilot Award - Honoring 50 years of aviation safety.
Trained thousands of pilots in a career spanning five decades.
Jesus said, "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26
Do you believe?
Astounding true story is recorded in bestselling book: "Flight to Heaven"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space
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Location. 34° 11.418′ N, 118° 21.233′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North Hollywood. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. Located in Valhalla Memorial Park, at the Portal of the Folded Wings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10621 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood CA 91606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Warren S. Eaton (here, next to this marker); Hilder Florentina Smith (here, next to this marker); Bobbi Trout (here, next to this marker); Roy Knabenshue (here, next to this marker); 175th Anniversary of Air Transport (a few steps from this marker); Amelia Earhart (a few steps from this marker); Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Portal of the Folded Wings (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding Capt. Dale Black. Portal of the Folded Wings - Shrine to Aviation is dedicated to "The Honored Dead of Aviation". In aviation's most ironic airplane crash, two pilots died when their plane crashed into the top of the shrine.
Dale Black was a third pilot
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
2. Capt. Dale Black Marker
The marker is at upper right.
Also see . . . “After Death” movie trailer, on YouTube. Dale Black tells his story at the beginning of this 4-minute video. (Submitted on October 31, 2023.)
Additional keywords. After Death
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 10, 2023
3. Portal of the Folded Wings
Shrine to Aviation, dedicated to "The Honored Dead of Aviation". Two pilots died when their airplane crashed into the top of this building.
courtesy Angel Studios
4. “After Death” movie scene
The wrecked airplane is at the base of the shrine. The point of impact can be seen on the dome.
courtesy Angel Studios, 2023
5. “After Death” movie scene
Dale Black telling his story, in a 2023 movie.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 184 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on September 11, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on October 31, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
