History of the First Jet Aircraft

On December 16, 1910, the first jet plane was tested near Paris by its inventor, Henri Coandă. During the test, the plane went out of control, caught fire, and was completely destroyed. The pilot survived with minor injuries and a fractured forearm. This incident led to a series of studies that established the principles still used in modern jet engine production.

Who was the pilot during the first test of the jet aircraft?

• Wright Brothers

• Charles Lindbergh

• Henri Coandă

• Amelia Earhart

In which year was the first jet aircraft tested?

• 1903

• 1910

• 1939

• 1927

What happened to the aircraft during the test flight?

• It flew across the Atlantic

• It successfully landed

• It was hijacked

• It went out of control and caught fire

What injuries did the pilot sustain during the incident?

• No injuries

• Minor injuries and a forearm fracture

• A broken leg

• Severe burns

What was the outcome of the studies conducted after the incident?

• They were abandoned

• They were inconclusive

• They established principles for modern aircraft engines

• They led to the development of helicopters