Crashed Plane of Howard Hughes

(Original Caption) One of the 2 engines of Howard Hughes' XF-11 reconnaissance plane, which he built for the AAF, lies in foreground after Hughes crashed while making the plane's test flight 7/7, seriously injuring himself. The $100,000 residence, demolished in the resultant blaze, is shown at right. A corner was chipped from the house at left, and trees were flattened. Other parts of the plane are scattered between the two damaged houses. Hughes' landing gear jammed and he attempted to land at the L.A.Country Club golf course, but missed and crashed into the residence.
(Original Caption) One of the 2 engines of Howard Hughes' XF-11 reconnaissance plane, which he built for the AAF, lies in foreground after Hughes crashed while making the plane's test flight 7/7, seriously injuring himself. The $100,000 residence, demolished in the resultant blaze, is shown at right. A corner was chipped from the house at left, and trees were flattened. Other parts of the plane are scattered between the two damaged houses. Hughes' landing gear jammed and he attempted to land at the L.A.Country Club golf course, but missed and crashed into the residence.
Crashed Plane of Howard Hughes
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Date created:
July 10, 1946
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