Vanderbilt Cup Races

I know one needs extra special permission or a license to be on that property, but really wish they would let a few of us in there ( with an escort of course ) to explore as much as possible.

From Updated 12/7/2022: Then & Now: The Very Elusive Clody Farmway Bridge in the Melville Sand Pits

Didn’t find much on Gary, but he did pass away in 2021. His Find a Grave listing (public records) is attached below. Also left a couple of maps showing the location of the crash. Pretty certain he tried to land in Republic. No doubt he lived with regrets.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway

Thank you Art for the UK video link.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway

The accident occurred practically at the foot of Republic’s runway. Not that it matters since they didn’t make either, but I wonder why they directed the plane towards Zahn’s, which is a little further away.

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway

Here’s a link to a video about the crash. (from britishpathe.com)

https://www.britishpathe.com/video/VLVAEZFU31H2EHP6QHD1TGLODOBL4-USA-PLANE-CRASH-LONG-ISLAND/query/usa+plane+crash

From Mystery Friday Foto #49 Solved:The 1958 Airplane/Three Car Crash on the Southern State Parkway

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