A replica of the 1911 Wright Flyer crashed

Edited by James E. Swickard July 01, 2003
A replica of the 1911 Wright Flyer crashed during a test flight in Midland, Va., injuring Ken Hyde, the pilot, and damaging the aircraft. The Wright Model B replica, built by the Wright Experience of Warrenton, Va., was ``substantially damaged'' in the May 19 crash, according to a preliminary NTSB...

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