Douglas Corrigan

Douglas Corrigan became internationally famous when he accidentally flew from New York to Ireland instead of California, earning himself the nickname 'Wrong Way' Corrigan.

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Profession :

Aviator

Birthday :

January 22, 1907

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Death Date:

December 09, 1995

Age :

88

Birthplace :

Galveston, Texas

Douglas Corrigan, often referred to as “Wrong Way” Corrigan, was an American aviator who gained worldwide recognition in 1938 for his unexpected flight from New York to Ireland, rather than his intended destination of California. Despite not receiving authorization for the transatlantic trip, Corrigan proceeded with the journey, asserting that he had misinterpreted his compass. This unintentional detour turned him into a folk hero. In addition to being a pilot, Corrigan was a talented mechanic who worked at the Ryan Aeronautical Company, where he contributed to the assembly of Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis. For his renowned flight, he piloted a 1929 Curtiss Robin monoplane and made alterations to its fuel system.