Home / Photos / Curtiss A-1 Triad Replica Photos Curtiss A-1 Triad Replica By July 7, 2011 After sustaining substantial damage during a crash landing, enthusiasts vow to restore aircraft.The Curtiss A-1 Triad was the first amphibious aircraft, as well as the first aircraft ever used by the Navy. For more, check out “Curtiss A-1 Replica Crashes During Practice Flight.“ It was first flown by a Navy pilot on July 1, 1911. For more, check out “Curtiss A-1 Replica Crashes During Practice Flight.“ **The replica that crashed last week was built by volunteers at the Glenn Curtiss Museum, located in Hammondsport, NY. ** For more, check out “Curtiss A-1 Replica Crashes During Practice Flight.“ The museum director said the crash landing occurred shortly after take off. For more, check out “Curtiss A-1 Replica Crashes During Practice Flight.“ The replica that crashed was equipped with an original World War I engine. For more, check out “Curtiss A-1 Replica Crashes During Practice Flight.“ More From Photos A Fond Memory: Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 Gallery: The Evolution of Van's Aircraft Gallery: Tails on Display at Oshkosh Gallery: Wednesday at Oshkosh Photos: <i>FLYING</i> Honors Award Winners at Adventure Party First Look: Supernal's Air Taxi Passenger Cabin