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WWI replica biplane crashes at NY's Old Rhinebeck Aerodome
Comments 0 | Recommend 0RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Authorities say a World War I replica biplane crashed shortly after takeoff at a New York aviation museum known for its air shows. No one was hurt.
The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office says Saturday's accident at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook happened around 3 p.m.
They say the Avro 504K replica was up about 300 feet when the engine stalled. The plane crashed in a swamp on museum property.
Both of the biplane's top wings collapsed. The lower two were damaged.
The plane was being piloted by a 50-year-old Ancramdale man.
The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is marketed as a "living" museum with one of the largest collections of airplanes in the world.
Sunday shows feature World War I dogfights. Visitors can take biplane rides.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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