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The Nieuport 28, a single-engine fighter aircraft flown during World War I, crashed at the end of the runway outside of the American Heritage Museum on Sunday, according to the Stow Fire Department. The museum is located about 30 miles west of Boston.

An initial investigation into the crash found that the plane's front landing gear failed while its pilot, the only occupant, attempted to land at the museum's airfield just after 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, the Stow Fire Department said in a post shared to Facebook. Their post included an image of the vintage aircraft turned over with its wheels up in a grassy field.

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The pilot had removed himself from the plane before authorities arrived at the scene, Stow fire officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.

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The American Heritage Museum hosted a "World War I and Aviation Weekend" on Saturday and Sunday. The event series included flight demonstrations, history presentations and World War I reenactments, according to an online newsletter linked to the museum's website.

"Featured aircraft this weekend include America's oldest flying original warplane, the 1918 Nieuport 28 World War I fighter along with three other historic, one-of-a-kind aircraft from WWII," the newsletter read in part.

In a shocking incident over the weekend, a Nieuport 28 single-engine plane from World War I crashed near the American Heritage Museum in Stow, Massachusetts. The plane, which was attempting to land at the museum, flipped over onto its roof due to a failure of the front landing gear. Fortunately, the pilot, who was the sole occupant of the aircraft, managed to escape without any injuries.

The Stow Fire Department and the town's police department received reports of the crash around 11 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered the Nieuport 28, a vintage World War I aircraft, upside down at the end of the runway. The pilot had already exited the plane before the first responders reached the scene. Although he reported no injuries, he was evaluated by medical personnel as a precautionary measure.

An image released by the Stow Fire Department depicted the overturned plane in a grassy area. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been informed about the crash and will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

The American Heritage Museum, located about 20 miles west of Boston, was hosting an aviation weekend event at the time of the crash. The museum's website had advertised the showcase of four rare aircraft from World War I and World War II, including the Nieuport 28. The event, which aimed to provide visitors with an opportunity to witness the flying characteristics and handling of each aircraft, was scheduled to kick off around 11 a.m.

Authorities believe that a malfunction in the front landing gear caused the plane to flip over during its landing attempt. A preliminary investigation has commenced to determine the exact cause of the accident.

In other news related to World War I, Belgium and France have jointly proposed seeking recognition for their World War I memorials as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These memorials serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war and the importance of preserving their historical significance.

Additionally, a British soldier who went missing during World War I has recently been laid to rest, 106 years after his disappearance. This solemn event highlights the ongoing efforts to honor and remember those who fought and lost their lives during one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

As the investigation into the Nieuport 28 crash continues, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with vintage aircraft and the importance of prioritizing safety measures.

Nieuport 28 single-engine plane crashes near American Heritage Museum in Stow.

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"Upon arrival, crews located a World War I era Nieuport 28, a single engine plane, at the end of the runway that was upside down on its roof," the Stow Fire Department said.

"The single occupant, the pilot of the aircraft, had removed himself from the plane before first responders arrived," it added. ..... 

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"The Federal Aviation Administration has been notified about the crash, and will investigate further," they also said.

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"We will showcase four extraordinarily rare aircraft from WWI and WWII. These aircraft are the 1918 Nieuport 28 - oldest flying and first American fighter, 1933 Waco UIC - operated by one of the first American casualties of WWII, 1944 L-5 Sentinel - flown during the Battle of Okinawa, and the 1944 L-4 Grasshopper - flown by Charles Carpenter, who was credited with destroying six tanks and disabling several armored vehicles in this small aircraft," it said on its website.

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"If the conditions are right, we will present and fly each aircraft starting around 11:00 AM," the museum also said. "A wonderful sight seeing these rare aircraft take to the skies! This is a great opportunity for the pilots to exhibit the flying characteristics and handling of each aircraft."