Joseph J. Ritchie (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group 
2: turboprop
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
913,61 km/h
Date 
06 Feb 2003
Course / Location 
El Paso, TX (USA) - Fort Worth, TX (USA)
Claimant 
Joseph J. Ritchie (USA)
Crew 
Steve FOSSETT
Type of engine 
PT6A
Aircraft 
P-180 Avanti
Aircraft manufacturer 
Piaggio
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney Canada