Langley Aerodrome crash, Oct 7, 1903, Potomac River

Langley Aerodrome accident on October 7, 1903 near Potomac River, United States with no fatalities.

Samuel Langley's man carrying aerodrome failed to fly after its catapult launch from a houseboat and dropped into the Potomac River. Pilot Charles M. Manly was pulled from the water unhurt.

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