1903 Wright Flyer
The original 1903 Wright Flyer made four powered flights at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, on 17 December 1903. Orville Wright piloted the first 12-second flight; Wilbur piloted the fourth and longest flight before wind overturned and damaged the aircraft after landing. The surviving original is held by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
Identity
- Aliases
- Wright Flyer IFlyer IKitty Hawk Flyer
- Name
- 1903 Wright Flyer
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The original 1903 Wright Flyer made four powered flights at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, on 17 December 1903. Orville Wright piloted the first 12-second flight; Wilbur piloted the fourth and longest flight before wind overturned and damaged the aircraft after landing. The surviving original is held by the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
- First Flight Date
- 1903-12-17
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Wikipedia Url
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Flyer
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- Creation Time
- April 26, 2026 at 14:28:10 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 21, 2026 at 00:09:22 UTC
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- Last Flight Date
- 1903-12-17
- Search Name
- 1903 Wright Flyer Wright Flyer I Flyer I Kitty Hawk Flyer