Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan takes off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, in his Curtiss Robin airplane in 1

Douglas Corrigan embarked on a routine flight from Los Angeles, but mistakenly headed east instead of west, leading him over the Atlantic Ocean on July 21st, 1938. This unexpected turn transformed a normal flight into a notable event.

What was the initial perception of the flight from Los Angeles?

• It was a groundbreaking journey.

• It was a dangerous mission.

• It was a secret operation.

• It was a routine flight.

What mistake did Douglas Corrigan make during his flight?

• He headed in the wrong direction.

• He flew too high.

• He landed at the wrong airport.

• He ran out of fuel.

Where was Douglas Corrigan supposed to head after New York?

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Pacific Coast

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Arctic Circle

On what date did Corrigan's plane head towards the Atlantic?

• September 5th, 1938

• June 10th, 1938

• August 15th, 1938

• July 21st, 1938

What was the final destination of Corrigan's flight as per his mistake?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Pacific Coast

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean