First test of novel plane, with twin engines mounted horizontally, provides unexpected exc...(1931)

BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit USA: First test of novel plane, with twin engines mounted horizontally, provides unexpected excitement / A picture not on the programme. Full Description: Muroc, Calif., U.S.: CU. plane on ground, motors spinning. Side view take-off, gen. view in air comes toward camera. Side view plane on ground taxiing & turning on 1 wheel before crash. Gen. view of wrecked sound van & plane. Semi pan. & view of plane’s wreckage. CU. of wrecked camera. Sound Effects: Loud motor sound of plane’s engines. Off-stage voice tells of wreck. Gen. voices of people, around. Aviation; Disasters and Accidents; United States of America; Self-Reference Background: USA: First test of novel plane, with twin engines mounted horizontally, provides unexpected excitement / A picture not on the programme. The plane, out of control, swoops towards Paramount recording van and crashes FILM ID: VLVA