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Corporal Frank S. Scott of the United States Army becomes the first enlisted man to die in an airplane crash.

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Frank S. Scott

First enlisted American to die in an aircraft crash (1883–1912)

Frank S. Scott was a United States Army corporal who died during his second enlistment, aged 28, in an aircraft crash. As the first enlisted American to die in an aircraft incident, Scott was memorialized multiple times.
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September 28

Day of the year

September 28 is the 271st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 94 days remain until the end of the year.
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