Wreckage of the Wright Brothers' Flyer

1908

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Wreckage of Wright Brothers' Flyer in which aviator Thomas Selfridge was killed, making him the first man to die in a powered plane. Orville Wright was injured in the crash, but recovered.

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Title: Wreckage of the Wright Brothers' Flyer
Date: 1908
Location: Fort Myer, VA
Physical Dimensions: B/W NEGATIVE
Subject Keywords: Orville Wright, Accidents, Virginia, Thomas E.-Death Selfridge, Wright, American, Flyer, Us, Planes, Aircraft, 1900s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_766285
Credits: MANSELL COLLECTION

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