Spirit of Artemis, a Boeing Stearman biplane piloted by Tracy Curtis-Taylor, who was using the airplane to retrace old airmail routes across the United States, crashed in Arizona last week. Fortunately, Curtis-Taylor and her passenger, Ewald Gritsch, both walked away from the accident, but the airplane is in need of major repair.
Transcontinental Open Biplane Flight Cut Short by Crash
Key Takeaways:
- Pilot Tracy Curtis-Taylor and her passenger survived the crash of her Boeing Stearman biplane, "Spirit of Artemis," in Arizona last week.
- The plane suffered extensive damage after experiencing a partial power loss post-takeoff, leading to a forced landing where it cartwheeled.
- Curtis-Taylor was retracing old US airmail routes and is committed to repairing "Spirit of Artemis" to complete her journey.
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