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American aviator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stephenson MacGordon (February 29, 1892 – June 6, 1916) was a record-holding pioneer aviator who died in a crash in 1916.
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]
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