Based on Massachusetts authorities, a World Conflict I-era airplane crashed and overturned onto its roof throughout a touchdown try outdoors a army historical past museum. The incident occurred on September 17, 2023. Thankfully, the pilot emerged unhurt.
The classic Nieuport 28, a single-engine plane, was making an attempt to land on the American Heritage Museum in Stow when its entrance touchdown gear malfunctioned, ensuing within the accident. Each the native police and fireplace chiefs issued a joint information launch explaining the scenario.
Fortunately, the pilot managed to exit the airplane earlier than emergency responders arrived on the scene. Their id has not been disclosed. Though the pilot reported no accidents, they had been evaluated as a precautionary measure.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been knowledgeable concerning the crash and can possible conduct an investigation. The museum was internet hosting a World Conflict I and Aviation residing historical past occasion on the time, which showcased varied plane, together with the 1918 Nieuport 28 – touted because the oldest flying and first American fighter – alongside planes from World Conflict II.
Stow, the place the incident came about, is located roughly 20 miles west of Boston.
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