Steve MacGordon

Stephenson MacGordon (February 29, 1892 – June 6, 1916) was a record-holding pioneer aviator who died in a crash in 1916.

Steve MacGordon
MacGordon circa 1915
Born
Stephenson MacGordon

(1892-02-29)February 29, 1892
Menominee, Michigan
DiedJune 6, 1916(1916-06-06) (aged 24)
Newport News, Virginia

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]

References
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  1. "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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