Steve MacGordon
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Steve MacGordon | |
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| File:Steve MacGordon (1884 - June 6, 1916) circa 1915.jpg MacGordon circa 1915 | |
| Born | Stephenson MacGordon February 29, 1892 |
| Died | June 6, 1916 (aged 24) |
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Stephenson MacGordon (February 29, 1892 – June 6, 1916) was a record-holding pioneer aviator who died in a crash in 1916.
Biography
[edit | edit source]He was born on February 29, 1892, in Menominee, Michigan, to Charles Hackley McGordon (1871–1921).
He was an instructor at the Curtiss Flying School.[1]
He died on June 6, 1916, in Newport News, Virginia, when the tail of his plane lifted during landing. His propeller hit the runway and a fire killed him. His student in the rear seat escaped with minor injuries.[1][2]
References
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