12:29pm

Fri November 2, 2012
News

Wright Flyer Crash Blamed On Poor Welds

The National Transportation Safety Board says shoddy welding on propeller shafts is to blame for the fatal crash of a Wright Flyer replica last year.

Investigators say welds on the shafts were not complete, and likely led to the engine and handling failure that caused the plane crash in a Clark County field, killing both pilots.