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The six Vanderbilt Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910 were the greatest sporting events of their day, and the first international automobile road races held in the United States. The races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways. This site provides comprehensive information on the races, the Long Island Motor Parkway and current Long Island automotive events, car shows and news.
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Brian, the pilot was 1st Lt. Gary Moulson who was blamed for the crash. Not sure what formal charges were brought against him. Let us know what you find.
Here are additional articles from Newsday about the crash. The first being about the widow suing the govt. for $1million. As shown in my documentation above, she only received $55,000 and her daughter $7,500. Other article shows a map of the crash.
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
There has been cleanups and restoration of abandoned bridges & sections of the parkway in Nassau County, Alex. Also cleanups in Queens where the parkway became a exercise path. Done by volunteers who subscribe or just find out some other way. Howard Kroplick, who manages this website, will advertise here any events concerning cleanups etc.
From Sam Berliner III: A 1970 Walking Tour of the Motor Parkway in Queens
First thing I noticed was how broad the plane is, cargo carrier. Unless someone already has, I’ll look up the pilot. He was grounded obviously, but maybe formally charged to some degree.
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
I see, so the site is meant to offer info on the parkway yes? I thought it might be to help the parkway..building, caring, something. K
From Sam Berliner III: A 1970 Walking Tour of the Motor Parkway in Queens
From William Blessing:
The info i found was that on October 15,1958 a C-123B-6-FA ran out of gas and crashed on the Southern State Parkway while attempting to land at Zahn’s Airport in Amityville. There was a person killed and 5 injured. I believe the car involved is a Pontiac maybe a 1950-1951.
Regard,Walter Blessing
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
12 Gatekeeper’s were part of the plan, too. The lodges were still going to be in use. Mr. Vanderbilt didn’t want them to lose their jobs of course. Lodges could’ve also graduated to a like a rest stop for coffee & snacks. But the lodges became homes for the keepers, so.
From Kleiner's Korner: The Velocci Papers Part 1 - The Motor Parkway "National Advertising Mart"
Hi Alex - We all add our own experiences with the Motor Pkwy here. Look through the blogs, think go back to 2008. Also many images here on the site. Any information that you may have is most welcome.
From Sam Berliner III: A 1970 Walking Tour of the Motor Parkway in Queens
Today, there’s many types of businesses along Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy in Islandia, Central Islip, Hauppauge & Commack.
From Kleiner's Korner: The Velocci Papers Part 1 - The Motor Parkway "National Advertising Mart"
Howard, I remember that crash. I happened in the late 1950’s and the plane crashed on one of the Parkways. I think it was on the way to Mitchel Field. I spoke to the pilot and he said he was out of fuel looking for “Vanderbilt Motor Parkway” to land on because he knew it was abandoned and somewhere in the area.
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
1 10/16/1958 Southern State Parkway
2 Plane ran out of fuel
3 driver of car died
4 USAF C123 and Pontica
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
This plane crash happened on October 15, 1958. It crashed onto the Southern State Parkway while falling 1/2 mile short of an emergency landing at Zahn’s Airport in North Amityville. The USAF Fairchild C-123-6 was heading to Mitchel Field when it ran out of fuel. One fatality and five with minor injuries. Amazing that this plane went through an underpass which sheered off most of the 119’ wingspan and tail fin.
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
How can I help out with the VMP ?
From Sam Berliner III: A 1970 Walking Tour of the Motor Parkway in Queens
How can I help out with the VMP?
From Sam Berliner III: A 1970 Walking Tour of the Motor Parkway in Queens
10/15/58. C-123 troop carrier. Southern State Parkway. The plane was enroute to Mitchel Field and had tried to make an emergency landing at a small airfield nearby. One motorist fatality, six others injured. The pilot survived as seen in the photo.
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
I think the vehicle is a late model 1940 or early 1950 Pontiac
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
I agree with David’s comments. The parkway was intended to provide a scenic route to the countryside as an alternate to the slower and poorly maintained existing roads of the era. I appreciate the author’s creativity but I don’t think this concept would be the answer to saving the Motor Parkway.
From Kleiner's Korner: The Velocci Papers Part 1 - The Motor Parkway "National Advertising Mart"
date: 10/15/1958. location: Southern State Parkway near Zahn’s Airport in No. Amityville.
Cause: Ran out of Fuel
Injured 5 (or 6 depending on source)
Fatality 1-male motorist
Plane: Fairchild C123B-6-FA Provider
Car: 1954 Pontiac
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
Date: 15-OCT-1958
Time: night
Type: Fairchild C-123B-6-FA Provider
Owner/operator: United States Air Force (USAF)
Registration: 54-0614
MSN: 20063
Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7
Other fatalities: 1
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: North Babylon, LI, NY - United States of America
Phase: Approach
Nature: Military
Departure airport: Robins AFB, GA
Destination airport: Mitchel Field, LI, NY
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative: Emergency landing on Southern State Parkway at night after ran out of fuel. Collided with three cars, killing one driver. Six others injured.
from the aviation-safety.net website
From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway
Ad in Suburban Life Magazine of Oct., 1910 featuring the Mackey greenhouse.
From Harbor Hill- The Roslyn Country Home of a 1906 Vanderbilt Cup Race Spectator- Clarence Mackay
I see a familiar face standing immediately behind the fellow in the red shirt. One I see in the mirror every day! The Cadillac was ( may still be) owned by my friend Paul Memi of Brooklyn. It was sold new to someone in Oyster Bay who lived just north of Northern Blvd. and west of Rt. 106.
From Greg O's Garage: Long Island Motor Parkway Plates mounted on vehicles
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