Lawnchair Larry flight
1982 in CaliforniaAviation accidents and incidents in the United States in 1982ChairsHistory of Long Beach, CaliforniaHomebuilt aircraft ... and 4 more
July 1982 eventsLos Angeles International AirportSan Pedro, Los AngelesUse mdy dates from February 2013
On July 2, 1982, Larry Walters (April 19, 1949 – October 6, 1993) made a 45-minute flight in a homemade aerostat made of an ordinary patio chair and 45 helium-filled weather balloons. The aircraft rose to an altitude of about 16,000 feet (4,900 m), drifted from the point of liftoff in San Pedro, California, and entered controlled airspace near Long Beach Airport. During the landing, the aircraft became entangled in power lines, but Walters was able to climb down safely. The flight attracted worldwide media attention and inspired a movie and numerous imitators.
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