SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU-TV) — This week marks the 35th anniversary of the United Airlines Flight 232 crash landing in Sioux City. To mark the tragic events of July 19, 1989, the Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation is hosting a special community event. Since the crash landing, the museum has been home to a large collection of 232 artifacts and other keepsakes. Guests, including people who survived the crash landing, continue to visit the museum.

The public is invited to a free day-long open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday, July 19. A special presentation, including comments from flight attendant Susan White, will begin at 3:45 p.m.

On July 19, 1989 United Flight 232 crashed in Sioux City, Iowa with 285 souls on board. Members of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Fighter Squadron, now the 185th Air Refueling Wing, responded to the crash to help save lives. (Air National Guard photo/Released)

A moment of silence will then be held at 4 p.m. in honor of the 112 victims, as well as for the survivors and for community heroes. The presentation will end at about 5:30 p.m.