Stearman Crash En Route to Fly-In Leaves 1 Dead
The vintage aircraft’s pilot, who was seriously injured, was pulled from the wreckage site in a steep ravine by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.
The vintage aircraft’s pilot, who was seriously injured, was pulled from the wreckage site in a steep ravine by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter.
Big, sturdy, and stable, the Stearman helped thousands of combat pilots earn their wings.
Designed for civilian use, it quickly entered military application as a primary trainer during World War II.