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
- Slug
- 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.
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- Vehicle Family Id
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Links
- Wikipedia Url
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_Flyer
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 4/26/2026, 2:28:10 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 9:41:45 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1903-12-17
- Last Flight Date
- 1903-12-17