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Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.

Map showing location of park.

Wright Brothers National Memorial releases names of Sept. 28 airplane crash fatalities

2024-10-01

On the evening of Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, a single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport (FFA). The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of the Cirrus SR-22 airplane.

Single-engine airplane crashes into woods near Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport

2024-09-28

At approximately 5 p.m. today, a single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport.

A granite marker in foreground and two airplanes in background.

Enjoy free admission and an outdoor movie on National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial

2024-08-05

Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with the First Flight Society, will celebrate National Aviation Day on August 19, 2024, at the park and the Dare County Regional Airport. In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center.