DAYTON, Ohio - A replica of the Wright brothers' plane crashed Friday during a demonstration to mark the 102nd anniversary of the aviation pioneers' historic flight.
There were no injuries, but the crash damaged the replica of the 1905 Wright Brothers Flyer III — a fragile aircraft made primarily of wood and fabric.
The plane came down about 30 seconds into the flight in front of hundreds of spectators at Huffman Prairie, where Wilber and Orville Wright tested their airplanes and taught themselves to fly.
The plane's motor and frame were functioning properly when he took off, said pilot Mark Dusenberry. But the aircraft began moving up and down between 20 feet and five feet off the ground in roller-coaster fashion. Full Story - Aviation History Magazine - Viceroy Cigarettes
There were no injuries, but the crash damaged the replica of the 1905 Wright Brothers Flyer III — a fragile aircraft made primarily of wood and fabric.
The plane came down about 30 seconds into the flight in front of hundreds of spectators at Huffman Prairie, where Wilber and Orville Wright tested their airplanes and taught themselves to fly.
The plane's motor and frame were functioning properly when he took off, said pilot Mark Dusenberry. But the aircraft began moving up and down between 20 feet and five feet off the ground in roller-coaster fashion. Full Story - Aviation History Magazine - Viceroy Cigarettes
