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accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

WWI-era Plane Flips During Landing at Massachusetts Museum

A World War I-era Nieuport 28 plane attempting to land near the American Heritage Museum in Stow, Massachusetts, crashed and flipped onto its roof after the front landing gear failed. The pilot, who was the only person on board, escaped without injuries. The incident occurred during a WWI and Aviation living history event at the museum, which was showcasing the vintage plane and other World War II-era aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified about the crash.

via NBC News|

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aviation2 years ago•2 min saved

WWI-era Plane Crashes at Massachusetts Museum's Airfield

A World War I-era plane, a Nieuport 28 fighter, crashed at the airfield of the American Heritage Museum in Massachusetts during the museum's WWI Aviation Weekend. The pilot successfully landed the plane but the front landing gear collapsed upon touchdown, causing the plane to flip over. The pilot, the sole occupant, escaped without injuries. The museum is cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration to determine the cause of the temporary power loss that led to the crash.

via WCVB Boston|

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