MISHAP IN THE ANTARCTIC
AUTOGIRO WRECKED IN LANDING
H LOT'S- ARM BROKEN 1 jjy Radio —Special to the United Press Association. Copyright. From the Byrd Expedition.'! (Received October 2, C.15 p.m.) LITTLE AMERICA. October 1. The expedition's autogiro crashed and was wrecked yesterday when landing after an atmospheric sounding flight. The pilot, Mr William McCormick, suffered a broken left arm and body bruises, but his condition is not serious. When clouds blew up suddenly the pilot decided to shorten his fpght. He made a nice landing, but after running a few feet the machine tripped over u ridge and turned over. The rotor collapsed pinning down Mr McConnJck's arm. Fortunately men were working nearby, and he was rushed to camp on a sledge. Admiral Byrd, when informed of the accident, sent a radio message to Mr McCormick, ''Don't let the crash worry you. The only thing that counts is your safety. 1 am very sorry you broke your arm. I hope it is' not too painful and will mend soon."
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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21285, 3 October 1934, Page 11
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