List of artists died in the plane crash alphabet:


John Denver
Buddy Holly
Ricky Nelson
Otis Redding
SRV
Ronnie Van Zant

 

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Not so well known was Stan Rogers, a Canadian contemporary folk singer.  He released several well-recorded albums.

Unlike so many others who went down in small planes Stan was on a commercial flight.

Also, can we look back to Glen Miller?

"Actually, SRV was killed in a helicopter crash."

OK, let me clarify.  He died when the airborne vehicle in which he was traveling smashed into the ground.
"Actually, SRV was killed in a helicopter crash."

OK, let me clarify. 
Helicopters and planes are actually aircrafts.