AFRL materials engineer Alan Oquendo demonstrates the failed flywheel assembly and engine cooling fan that resulted in a non-injury incident involving the Wright “B” Flyer replica aircraft. Oquendo and the Materials Integrity team uncovered critical evidence that explained the event and recommend an improved design. ( Air Force photo/Holly Jordan)

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Keywords: afrl, analysis, flyer, integrity, materials, structural, wright