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Whether the flight to Europe was planned or whether it really was an accident has been debated for many years.

These legendary aircraft defined the aerospace age.

KEN BRIDGES      Accidents happen.  People make wrong turns.  Sometimes these end badly, sometimes not.  One supposed wrong turn became part of an aviation legend.  And with it, Texas native Douglas Corrigan became known for one of the most bizarre feats in aviation history – the transatlantic flight that went the wrong way.                  Douglas Corrigan was born in Galveston in 1907, less than four years after the Wright Brothers completed their historic first flight.  His father was an engineer, and the family moved often.  But his home life was fra...

The pilot reported a loss of engine power was attempting to return to the runway. it appears that he clipped the top of a tree and came to rest on the golf course. as the chief said there was only one personal on board who was treated by witnesses and transported to the hospital. at this time, the ntsb has started an investigation with the faa in attendance and our goal is to, tonight, is do some on scene documentation. we will ultimately recover the aircraft tomorrow morning. to a local facility, and continue the investigation. and our process is kind of a slow process.