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Wilson, 31 miles away.

On the 31st a strong wind was blowing, which increased during the afternoon. Hoxsey attained an altitude of about 7,200 feet, flew off toward the ocean and disappeared from view. A short time later he reappeared and started a long glide toward the field. Nearing the field, at about 600 feet, he apparently ran into a stronger current of very turbulent air that suddenly caused his machine to descend at a very steep angle. This quickly increased to an abnormal degree and the plane wavered as though he had lost control. He then turned on his engine and this caused the plane to roll completely over. Unable to regain control he crashed [[strikethrough]]headon[[/strikethrough]] head-on and was instantly killed. 

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FROM THE FLYING PIONEERS BIOGRAPHIES OF HAROLD E. MOREHOUSE
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At age 26, unmarried, he was survived by his mother, with whom he had continued to maintain his home[[?]]. During his funeral on January 2d, 1911 thousands lined the streets as his remains were taken to the chapel in Mountain View Cemetery near the foot of Mt. Milson[[?]] where the services were held. His remains were cremated there and his ashes buried later beside his father at Atchison, Kansas. 

His mother's grief caused her death. Always well groomed he was known for his immaculate dress. A pleasant personality, he was well liked and respected for his friendly and sincere modesty. Flying pioneer Arch Hoxsey was one of America's most outstanding early airmen and contributed much to the [[strikethrough]]accomplishments[[/strikethrough]]fame of the Wright [[strikethrough]]B[[/strikethrough]]brothers and their copilots. As a member of their original [[strikethrough]][[?]][[/strikethrough]]exhibition-flight group he took his part well in helping to prove to a doubting public that man indeed could really fly. Like[[?]] the others who died with him they gave their lives to the advancement of new sciences that has grown to become commonplace today. History must well record the names and deeds of these brave young men who had faith in flying during the very first years of aviation and at a time when it was indeed a dangerous profession. His name appears on the Wright Memorial plaque at Dayton[[strikethrough]][[?]][[/strikethrough]] with the other pioneers who learned to fly there