This Pilot "Accidentally" Flew To Ireland Instead of California

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In 1938, Douglas Corrigan, a young pilot from California, set out on a flight from New York to Los Angeles. However, instead of flying west, he ended up flying east and eventually landed in Dublin, Ireland. He became known as "Wrong Way" Corrigan and his story captured the world's attention.
In this video, we dive deep into the incredible story of Wrong Way Corrigan. You'll learn about his early life and love of flying, the circumstances that led to his infamous flight, and the aftermath of his unexpected landing in Ireland.
We'll explore the theories surrounding how Corrigan ended up flying in the wrong direction, including whether it was an accident or a deliberate act of defiance against aviation regulations. You'll also get a glimpse into the media frenzy that surrounded him and the impact his story had on aviation history. Join us for this fascinating journey into the life and times of one of aviation's most unforgettable characters.
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The Pilot Who "Accidentally" Flew To Ireland Instead of California
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[@michaelg3855]

You make a very common (and understandable) mistake, I'm afraid, in your narration. The first nonstop transatlantic flight was in 1919 by Alcock and Brown who flew a modified WW1 bomber from Newfoundland to Ireland (although they had hoped to get to London). Lindbergh's was the first solo transatlantic flight. There is a commemorative plaque close to the spot where Alcock & Brown landed in a bog in the very west of Ireland.

[@kc8485]

Alcock and Brown crashed at Derrygimlagh Bog (on the Wild Atlantic Way) close by the Marconi Transatlantic Radio Station..(Marconi 's mother was Irish of the Jameson Whiskey Family). The news was known within minutes of the landing in both America and Europe... Wrong Way Corrigan's exploits were a constant talking point and lesson of my father, then a young child, from the same county. Just because something starts off wrong, doesn't mean it can't be a great success in the end. @@michaelg3855

[@philippgabler5835]

Since he modified his aircraft for a transatlatic flight, one can assume how "accidentally" his "compass failure" and his "inability to return towards New York 10h later" was! Really great story! I'd love to see storys like that every now and then. Good work!

[@AirspaceVideos]

what a coincidence, right? Thank you so much!

[@philippgabler5835]

Yeah, the chance might be one in a million. However, I'd really like to know: Have you actually just randomly stumbled across his singn on the broadway?

[@commerce-usa]

Americans love an everyman who dares to dream big and turns that dream into a reality. Bonus points for bucking the system. Great find Airspace. 👍

[@N3vermake]

Well said!

[@TheLukaszpg]

What do you call smart people in America? Tourists. Wayyy to true

[@johnrobinson5156]

Airplane was in original, unrestored condition at Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, Ca. Very interesting and worn with time...

[@rilmar2137]

I know and love this story. Corrigan was a true mad lad

[@paulw4310]

Zero doubt in my mind that it was no accident. Taking off on RWR 6, bad compass or NOT, he would've had to have noticed that he never made a nearly 180 turn to set course toward the southwest. At any rate, he got 'er done! Thanks for sharing his story...and I do mean STORY!

[@lanceleavitt7472]

Politicians really hate it when they are disobeyed. --- Nicely done, Wrong Way. ---

[@tisAndyyy]

It boggles my mind how you haven’t got millions of subs rather than the 61,000 you currently have 🤯 Keep up the great work 👏👌

[@AirspaceVideos]

Thank you so much :) I don't know why my sub count has stalled this much. Seems like every video is getting less and less views. It's a shame, really...

[@wafikiri_]

Interesting story! Thanks! Of course his diversion to Ireland was on purpose, he had shown his intention beforehand: it was his lifelong dream.

[@jackherstam7935]

I love the genesis of the story's idea. Some of the best inspiration comes on layovers! :)

[@AirspaceVideos]

Totally agree!

[@beccyvc5743]

Your timing for a new upload is perfect! ✈️

[@sarahmacintosh6449]

What a great and crazy story from what was definitely a different era!

[@CassassinCatto]

What an absolute brilliant loony! 🙀😹 I call shenanigans on the 'accident' but I admire his ballsiness to go ahead and do it. I must see if I can find the film or book. What a story! Great one!

[@AirspaceVideos]

Right? I really enjoyed the story 😄 The movie is slightly cringy, but hey, it's 84 years old...

[@jsb2907]

Lindbergh's wasn't the first non-stop transatlantic flight- plenty of people had done it before him. But his was the first SOLO crossing, and the first between major cities (NY to Paris).

[@erjatikka3029]

Absolutely intensional! This was his dream. I'm a Cessna pilot and although times and planes are different, I would know there's something wrong with this trip! The lie brought him lots of fame and money though, so why not!?

[@fbello18]

Impossible to be acidental - for sure he was lying and laughing of all of us

[@andrewpinner3181]

Thanks Airspace ! What a lovely story & wow what a guy ! l also liked how you combined the sponsor ad into story ! Thanks again !

[@markpimlott2879]

The legendary "Wrong Way Corrigan"!

[@selinalavanya9556]

Very interesting one!

[@californiahiker9616]

Hahaha! Let‘s see… unless you never had any geography lessons you would have wondered where all that water came from that you’re looking at below you! NY to CA is mostly over land. So that man knew exactly where he was going! Didn’t that license suspension work out just ducky?! I wonder what else he got into in his career as a pilot! He’d have been a fun guy to be around! Good catch on that sidewalk, Airspace! I wonder how many people have been walking right by and never gave that line a second thought! Great story! I like your sense of humor! Thanks, Airspace!

[@AirspaceVideos]

Thank you very much :) It really is a great story 😄

[@apc9681]

What a life well lived, absolute legend. Definitely intentional

[@michaelmccarthy9411]

Baldonnel is now home of the Irish Aer Corps

[@bill8784]

Wow.

[@vikramsinhdantkale8525]

I like this video

[@Shinji_Dai]

I've heard this story before, and it's still crazy he punctured his own fuselage to solve the fuel leak.

[@smithjones3548]

It didn't solve the fuel leak, he punctured the fuselage to allow the fuel to drain out instead of filling the cockpit--had an electrical short or hot exhaust ignited the fuel he would have been incinerated midair.

[@Shinji_Dai]

@@smithjones3548 I worded it wrong, but that's more what I meant.

[@PavlosPapageorgiou]

If you'd released this two days later, I wouldn't believe you.

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

I like him. Reminds me of my late grandfather

[@gobstoppa1633]

TERIFFIC"" cheers.

[@williampatrick8555]

Why all the adverts?

[@bobgreene2892]

Corrigan had a history of flying under radar of regulators, so his defense is implausble. Continuing his flight to Ireland instead of turning back was in clear defiance of multiple indications of misdirection relatively early. Corrigan's exploit was a tale of evasion and escape, and similar pranks have cost amateur pilots their lives.

[@lyntonblair9016]

fuel in the cockpit? it could have ended very badly !

[@Eric_Hutton.1980]

Loveable huckster.

[@andrewdillon7837]

This guy must have big balls ,, he could have just disappeared forever..got lost even,,Ships used to disappear back then ,,

[@bazza945]

Wrong-Way Corrigan.

[@aodhan3153]

Hail, Charles Lindbergh

[@mandywalkden-brown7250]

No. He was an anti-Semitic Nazi sympathiser so why the hell would I consider him anything but a racist piece of scum?

[@user-de2zo1bw4d]

Yes it was an "Accident".... *wink wink

[@peoplethesedaysberetarded]

Look forward to seeing the short on this in 2024!