Steve MacGordon

Steve MacGordon

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.[1]

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.[1][2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Steve MacGordon". Early Aviators. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
  2. "The Late Steve MacGordon". Aerial Age Weekly. June 19, 1917. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
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