| Steve MacGordon | |
|---|---|
_circa_1915.jpg) MacGordon circa 1915 | |
| Born | Stephenson MacGordon (1892-02-29)February 29, 1892 Menominee, Michigan |
| Died | June 6, 1916(1916-06-06) (aged 24) Newport News, Virginia |
Stephenson MacGordon (February 29, 1892 – June 6, 1916) was a record-holding pioneer aviator who died in a crash in 1916.
Biography
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.
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.
References
- ^ "Steve MacGordon". Early Aviators. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- "The Late Steve MacGordon". Aerial Age Weekly. June 19, 1917. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
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